The Classifications Of Bones

Question 1

Function of the long bones

Answer 1

Due to their length, they create LEVERAGE. This helps us create SPEED, FORCE & POWER. This will give us more power to make a chest past in basketball(or shoot in football)

Question 2

Functions of the short bones

Answer 2

Helps us BARE OUR BODYWEIGHT. They are very STRONG and acts as a SHOCK ASBORBER. For example a gymnast is able to hold their bodyweight using their carpals whilst doing a handstand to maintain BALANCE and gain points from the judge.

Question 3

Flat bones function

Answer 3

Provides PROTECTION TO MANY VITAL ORGANS. For example the RIBS protects the HEART & LUNGS ( the cranium protects the brain), and allows us to play WITHOUT INJURY.
- protects us from a tackle in rugby
- a header in football

Question 4

Irregular bone function

Answer 4

There are 2 MAIN FUNCTIONS. The VERTEBRAE for example protects the SPINAL CORD. It also has lots of ATTACHMENT POINTS FOR MUSCLES.

Question 5

Name 5 long bones

Answer 5

Humerus, radius, ulna, metatarsals, metacarpals, phalanges, femur , phalanges, tibia& fibula.

Question 6

Name 5 flat bones

Answer 6

Cranium, ribs, scapula, sternum, patella, clavicle & pelvis.

Question 7

Name 2 short bones

Answer 7

Carpals & tarsals.

Question 8

Name an irregular bones

Answer 8

Vertebrae.