The skeletal system

Question 1

how many bones does the human skeleton have?

Answer 1

206

Question 2

what are the two different types of tissue bones are made from?
(Give the purposes)

Answer 2

Outer layer - made from a really strong and hard tissue that cannot bend.
Inner layer - made from a spongy tissue but still strong.

Question 3

What are the 4 main functions for the skeleton?

Answer 3

Protection, support, movement and production of blood cells

Question 4

what does the skeleton protect

Answer 4

Organs

Question 5

What does the skeleton support?

Answer 5

All the soft tissues are supported as well as providing a rigid frame for the rest of the body.

Question 6

What does the bone marrow do?

Answer 6

It produces red blood cells (carry oxygen around the body) and white blood cells (help protect the body from infections).

Question 7

How does the skeleton help with the movement of the body?

Answer 7

Muscles are attached to bones so when the muscle moves it allows the skeleton to also move. Joints help the skeleton move.

Question 8

Write the bones shown in the diagram.

Answer 8

Femur, Fibula, tibia, radius, humerus, ulna, mandible, cranium, sternum, clavicle, backbone, Tarsals, metatarsals, Phalanges, coccyx, carpals, rib, Phalanges (fingers), Metacarpals, patella