Skeletal System

Question 1

Give 3 examples of the functions of the skeletal system

Answer 1

Any 3 from Support, Movement, Protection of the vital organs, Storage of minerals

Question 2

Name the 12 bones in the skeletal system

Answer 2

Humerus, Radius, Femur, Ulna, Sternum, Ribs, Tibia, Fibula, Cranium, Vertebrae, Pelvis, Clavicle

Question 3

Name the 2 short bones

Answer 3

Carpals and tarsals

Question 4

Name the 2 long bones

Answer 4

Humerus and femur

Question 5

Name the 3 flat bones

Answer 5

Ribs, sternum, scapula

Question 6

Name the irregular bone in the skeletal system

Answer 6

Vertebrae

Question 7

Name the sesamoid bone

Answer 7

Patella

Question 8

What is the term meant by ‘joint’

Answer 8

A joint is a place where two or more bones meet, and is classified according to the amount of movement there is.

Question 9

Give 3 examples of a joint

Answer 9

Any 3 from: Pivot, Condyloid, Saddle, Gliding, Ball and Socket, Hinge

Question 10

Name the pivot joint

Answer 10

Vertebrae

Question 11

Example of a fixed joint

Answer 11

Skull and Pelvis

Question 12

Give an example of an slightly moveable joint

Answer 12

Spine, synovial joints

Question 13

Name the bone at the saddle joint

Answer 13

Thumb

Question 14

Name the bone at the Condyloid joint

Answer 14

Wrist

Question 15

Name the bone at the gliding joint

Answer 15

Clavicle

Question 16

Name the 2 bones at the ball and socket joint

Answer 16

Shoulder and Hip

Question 17

Name the 2 bones at the Hinge joint

Answer 17

Elbow and Knee

Question 18

List the type of movements that can occur at the Hinge Joint

Answer 18

Flexion and Extension

Question 19

Ball and Socket

Answer 19

Abduction, adduction, rotation and circumduction

Question 20

Types of posture changes

Answer 20

Kyphosis, Lordosis, Scoliosis

Question 21

What is the definition of a ligament

Answer 21

A Tissue which connect bone to bone and stabilises the joint.

Question 22

What is the definition of synovial fluid

Answer 22

Synovial fluid is secreted into the joint capsule to provide lubrication and reduce friction

Question 23

What is the definition of tendons

Answer 23

A Tissue which connects muscle to bone which allows movement to occur at a joint.

Question 24

What is the definition of the joint component, Articulating Cartilage

Answer 24

This is present at the end of the bones and acts as a shock absorber and provides cushioning upon impact

Question 25

What is the definition of the joint component synovial membrane

Answer 25

This secrets synovial fluid into the joint capsule

Question 26

What is the function of the Hamstring

Answer 26

The hamstring muscles are responsible for your hip and knee movements in walking, squatting, bending your knees, and tilting your pelvis.

Question 27

What is the function of the femur

Answer 27

Holding the weight of your body when you stand and move. Stabilizing you as you move. Connecting muscles, tendons and ligaments in your hips and knees to the rest of your body

Question 28

What is the function of the tibia

Answer 28

standing, walking, running, jumping and supporting the body’s weight.

Question 29

What is the function of the fibula

Answer 29

Its main function is to combine with the tibia and provide stability to the ankle joint