Bones

Question 1

At birth, how many bones is the human skeleton made up of?

Answer 1

300 Bones

Question 2

By adulthood, some bones fuse together to end up with, how many bones?

Answer 2

206 Bones

Question 3

Human bones grow continually from birth till our ___________?

Answer 3

Mid 20s

Question 4

Our skeleton’s bone mass is at its maximum density around the age of ______?

Answer 4

30 years

Question 5

If broken, do our _bones re-grow and rep_air themselves?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Human skeleton is broadly divided into which two parts?

Answer 6

1. Axial Skeleton
2. Appendicular Skeleton

Question 7

How many bones are there in Axial Skeleton?

Answer 7

80 Bones

Question 8

How many bones are there in Appendicular Skeleton?

Answer 8

126 Bones

Question 9

What does the Axial Skeleton include?

Answer 9

1. The Vertebral Column
2. The Rib Cage
3. The Skull

Question 10

What does the Appendicular Skeleton include?

Answer 10

1. Pectoral (Shoulder) girdles
2. Pelvic girdle
3. Bones of the upper limbs(Arms)
4. Bones of the lower limbs (Legs)

Question 11

What are the 2 main function of the Axial Skeleton?

Answer 11

1. Help us maintain our upright posture
2. Protect the vital organs like heart, lungs and brain)

Question 12

What are the main functions of the Appendicular Skeleton?

Answer 12

1. Movement of the body
2. Protect some organs

Question 13

How many major functions does Human Skeleton perform?

Answer 13

6 Functions

Question 14

What are the six major functions performed by Human Skeleton?

Answer 14

1. Production of blood cells
2. Support body
3. Movement of body
4. Protection of organs
5. Storage of ions
6. Endocrine regulation

Question 15

Which is the longest bone in the human body?

Answer 15

Thigh bone called the Femur

Question 16

Which is the smallest bone in the Human Body?

Answer 16

Stapes ( or stirrup) which is located in the middle ear and is only 2.8mm long

Question 17

Like our skin, the human body’s bones are also constantly worn down and re-made, to the point where every __ years we essentially have a new bone.

Answer 17

7 years

Question 18

Which area of our body has most bones?

Answer 18

Hand, fingers and Wrist ( 54 bones)

Question 19

Are our teeth part of the skeleton system?

Answer 19

Yes

Question 20

Are our teeth counted as bones?

Answer 20

No

Question 21

_________ is very important for our bones and helps keep them strong and healthy.

Answer 21

Calcium

Question 22

The areas where our bones meet are called __________.

Answer 22

Joints

Question 23

The medical branch of learning about the human skeletal system is called _____________.

Answer 23

Orthopedics

Question 24

What are the three common Skeletal disorders?

Answer 24

1. Osteoporosis
2. Scolliosis
3. Arthritis

Question 25

What bone disease increases the chance of fracture?

Answer 25

**Osteoporosis**

Question 26

What is **Scolliosis**?

Answer 26

Curvature of spine

Question 27

What is the _inflammatory disease_ that damages the joints called?

Answer 27

**Arthritis**