Skeleton

Question 1

List the 4 functions of the skeleton

Answer 1

1. Support, Protection, Movement, production of blood cells

Question 2

Name the parts of the axial skeleton.

Answer 2

Skull, Backbone, Ribs, Breastbone.

Question 3

Name the regions of vertebrae and the number of vertebrae in each section.
(Starting from top to bottom of the back.)

Answer 3

Cervical (7)
Thoracic (12)
Lumbar (5)
Sacrum (5)
Coccyx ( 4)

Question 4

Which ribs are true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs?

Answer 4

1-7= True
8-10= False
11&12 = Floating

Question 5

Name the bones in your pelvic girdle.

Answer 5

Hip bones& Sacrum of Spine

Question 6

What is the tough layer of collagen called that surround the top and bottom of bones?

Answer 6

Cartlidge

Question 7

What is the function of Collagen?

Answer 7

Allows friction-free movement & Acts as a shock absorber

Question 8

Name 2 different types of bone and their functions.

Answer 8

Compact- Strength and flexibility

Spongy- Produces blood cells and stores fat

Question 9

What are the functions of red marrow and yellow marrow in bones?

Answer 9

Red- Produces blood cells

Yellow- Stores fat

Question 10

What is a joint?

Answer 10

Where 2 or more bones meet.

Question 11

Name the three types of joints in the human body.

Answer 11

Immovable, slightly moveable, freely moveable

Question 12

Name a place where we can find each of the joints of the human body.

Answer 12

Immovable-Skull
Slightly-Backbone
Freely- Ball and Socket

Question 13

What is the role of synovial fluid in a joint?

Answer 13

Lubricates the joint and allows friction-free movement

Question 14

What are antagonistic muscles?

Answer 14

Pairs of muscles that have opposite effects of each other

Question 15

Where do we find antagonistic muscles?

Answer 15

Bicep & Tricep

Question 16

Explain the mechanism of antagonistic muscles.

Answer 16

One muscle contracts while the other muscle relaxes or lengthens.

Question 17

Name a disorder of the muscular-skeletal system.

Answer 17

Arthritis

Question 18

Name a cause of a muscular-skeletal disorder

Answer 18

Cartilage degeneration

Question 19

Name a treatment of a muscular-skeletal disorder

Answer 19

Aspirin to reduce swelling or inflammation. Severe cases, replacement of a joint

Question 20

Name a prevention to a muscular-skeletal disorder

Answer 20

Good diet. Avoid stress on bones & joints during a workout

Question 21

A ligament joins ………………………….

Answer 21

Bone to bone

Question 22

A tendon joins ……………………………

Answer 22

Bone to muscle

Question 23

Hands and Feet are also known as…

Answer 23

Pentadactyl limbs

Question 24

Bones in the arms.

Answer 24

Clavicle, Scapula, Humerus, Radius, and Ulna

Question 25

Bones in the legs.

Answer 25

Femur, Patella, Tibia, and Fibula

Question 26

Bones in the hands

Answer 26

Carpals, Metacarpals and Phalanges

Question 27

What is the Medullary Cavity

Answer 27

A hollow tube central space containing red marrow in children and yellow in adults

Question 28

Structure of a Long Bone

Answer 28

The long Shaft of a bone is called the Diaphysis

The enlarged end of a bone is called the Epiphysis

Question 29

Function of cartilage

Answer 29

Acts as a shock absorber and allows friction-free movement

Question 30

Name of an immovable joint

Answer 30

Skull & Pelvic