Unit 1 Function of skeletal system

Question 1

Shape

Answer 1

the bones give the body its basic shape

Question 2

Protection examples

Answer 2

the skull protects the brain and the ribs protect the heart and lungs

Question 3

Attachment

Answer 3

Ligaments, tendons and muscles attach to bones to create stability and movement

Question 4

Movement

Answer 4

Muscles pull on long bones to create movement

Question 5

example of movement

Answer 5

tibia and fibula are pulled backwards to flex the knee

Question 6

What do some bones produce?

Answer 6

they produce red and white blood cells from their marrow

Question 7

what to red blood cells do?

Answer 7

carry oxygen

Question 8

what do white blood cells do?

Answer 8

fight infection

Question 9

Storage

Answer 9

Bones store important minerals

Question 10

what minerals do they store?

Answer 10

calcium and phosphorus

Question 11

what do those minerals do?

Answer 11

support growth and development

Question 12

What is the movement range in Fibrous joints?

Answer 12

Fixed/Immovable

Question 13

Example of fibrous joints

Answer 13

Cranium (Skull)

Question 14

What is the movement range in Cartilaginous Joints?

Answer 14

Slightly moveable

Question 15

Example of cartilaginous joints

Answer 15

Vertebrae

Question 16

What is the movement range in Synovial joints?

Answer 16

Freely moveable

Question 17

Example of Synovial joints

Answer 17

Ankle, knee, hip, elbow, shoulder, neck and wrist