Skeletal system

Question 1

The skeletal system comprises of…

Answer 1

bones and supporting tissue

Question 2

What are the 3 layers of bone from outer to inner and characteristics?

Answer 2

1. compact - hard casing
2. spongy - porous & flexible
3. bone marrow

Question 3

What are the 4 purposes/functions of bones?

Answer 3

1. framework of the body
2. protect the organs
3. development and storage of blood cells
4. storage for minerals

Question 4

How many bones are in babies vs. adults?

Answer 4

babies - 300
adults - 206 after fusion and development

Question 5

What are the 5 types of bones?

Answer 5

1. long
2. short
3. flat
4. sesamoid
5. irregular

Question 6

Which type of bone is characterized as longer than it is wide?

Answer 6

Long bone

Question 7

What type of bone is wider than it is long and provides stability but little movement?

Answer 7

Short bone

Question 8

What type of bone is used for protection and muscular attatchment?

Answer 8

Flat bone

Question 9

What type of bone is found inside tendons or muscles?

Answer 9

Sesamoid bone

Question 10

What type of bone is characterized by unique shapes?

Answer 10

Irregular bone

Question 11

What type of tissue connects muscle to bone and aids in movement?

Answer 11

Tendons

Question 12

What type of tissue connects bone to bone and keeps structures stable?

Answer 12

Ligaments

Question 13

What type of connective tissue is hard but flexible and found between bones?

Answer 13

Cartilage