Bones And Classifications

Question 1

What are the 4 types of bones?

Answer 1

Long bones, short bones, flat bones and irregular bones

Question 2

What are the funtions of the skeletal system?

Answer 2

Movement, mineral storage, protect vital organs, production of red blood cells, maintain shape and to support

Question 3

Bones that make up the shoulder joint:

Answer 3

Collar bone, scapula, humerus

Question 4

Bones that make up the ankle joint:

Answer 4

Talus, fibula and tibia

Question 5

Bones that make up the hip joint:

Answer 5

Pelvis, femur

Question 6

Bones that make up the knee joint:

Answer 6

Femur, tibia and patella

Question 7

What is a synovial joint?

Answer 7

Designed to allow movement and prevent injury where two joints meet

Question 8

What is a ligament?

Answer 8

Attaches bone to bone

Question 9

What is a tendon?

Answer 9

Attaches muscle to bone

Question 10

What bones make up the elbow joint?

Answer 10

Humerus, radius and ulna

Question 11

Outline two ways the shoulder joint aims to prevent injury occurring:

Answer 11

1. The shape of articulate surfaces allow bones to fit together
2. Ligaments attach to bone to restrict movement.