Week 3 Skeletal part 2

Question 1

Describe the significance of epiphyseal plates in bone growth.

Question 2

Explain how appositional growth causes the bone to become thicker and stronger.

Question 3

Describe the homeostatic regulation of blood calcium, including identifying the
receptor, control centre, and effector, and apply this knowledge.

Question 4

Describe how calcitonin and parathyroid hormone maintain the homeostatic balance of blood calcium level, and apply this
knowledge

Question 5

Distinguish between the axial and
appendicular skeletons

Question 6

Identify and describe the major bones of the skull.

Question 7

Describe the function and location of the hyoid bone

Question 8

Describe the location, parts, and function of the vertebral column

Question 9

Describe the location, parts, and function of the thoracic cage

Question 10

Describe the location and parts of the sternum

Question 11

Identify and describe the bones of the shoulder girdle and describe its function

Question 12

Identify and describe the bones of the upper limb

Question 13

Identify and describe the bones of the pelvic girdle and explain its function

Question 14

Describe the three major parts of a coxal bone

Question 15

Identify and describe the bones of the lower limb

Question 16

Explain how joints are classified based on their level of movement

Question 17

Describe the structure and function of each type of joint

Question 18

Give examples of each type of joint.

Question 19

Identify the six types of synovial joints and describe the structure and function of each

Question 20

Describe the anatomical and physiological changes that occur in the skeletal system during the aging process.

Question 21

Describe the homeostatic relationship between the skeletal system and other body
systems