The skeletal system

Question 1

Which bones are in your arm?

Just so you know, I don’t think we have to memorise this.

Answer 1

The humerus (upper arm) and the ulna and radius (lower arm)

Question 2

Which bones are in your leg?

I don’t think we have to memorise this

Answer 2

The femur (thigh bone), the patella (knee) and the tibia and fibula (lower leg).

Question 3

Which bones are in your hands?

I don’t think we have to memorise this

Answer 3

The carpals (bones near your wrist), metacarpals (bones in the main part of your hand) and phalanges (your finger bones).

Question 4

Which bones are in your feet?

Answer 4

The talus (a bone on the side of your foot), the calcaneus (your heel bone),the tarsals (bones near your ankle), the metatarsals (bones in the main part of your foot) and the phalanges (your toe bones).

Question 5

What are the 5 functions of the skeleton?

Answer 5

Protection, Movement, Support, Shape and Blood production.

Question 6

Where is your sternum located?

Answer 6

On your chest

Question 7

What is the scientific name for the skull?

Answer 7

The cranium

Question 8

What is bone marrow?

Answer 8

Bone marrow is tissue found in some bones. New blood cells are made here.

Question 9

What are the different types of joint?

Answer 9

Ball and socket joints, hinge joints, gliding joints and pivot joints.

Question 10

What are the different types of fractures?

Answer 10

Simple, compound, greenstick, comminuted and impacted.

Question 11

What do doctors use splints for?

Answer 11

To help broken bones heal by keeping them in a good place so that they heal correctly.