The Skeletal System

Question 1

supports the body; protects internal organs; allows movement; stores mineral reserves; provides blood cell formation

Answer 1

skeletal system

Question 2

includes the skull, backbone, ribs and breastbone

Answer 2

axial skeleton

Question 3

includes the limbs, pectoral and pelvic girdles

Answer 3

appendicular skeleton

Question 4

how many bones in an adult

Answer 4

206

Question 5

produce red and white blood cells

Answer 5

red marrow

Question 6

consists of stored fat

Answer 6

yellow marrow

Question 7

surrounds the end on bone to prevent grinding upon another bone

Answer 7

cartilage

Question 8

connects bone to bone

Answer 8

ligaments

Question 9

connects bone to muscles

Answer 9

tendons

Question 10

found where 2 bones meet

Answer 10

joints

Question 11

have no gaps between bones (skull)

Answer 11

immovable joints (fibrous)

Question 12

have small bands of cartilage between the bones that act as shock absorbers (vertebrae)

Answer 12

slightly movable joints (cartilaginous)

Question 13

have synovial fluid between the bones to lubricate and reduce friction of the moving bones

ex. ball and socket (shoulder), pivot (neck), gliding (ankle), hinge (knee), saddle (thumb), and condyloid (carpals of the wrist)

Answer 13

movable joints