Skeletal System + Joints

Question 1

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

To support, protect, assist in movement, energy storage, mineral homeostasis and for blood cell production

Question 2

Name the bone:

1. Skull
2. Shoulder blade
3. Upper leg
4. Fingers
5. Shin
6. Lower arm, on the medial side
7. Lower arm, on the lateral side
8. Hand bones
9. Kneecap
10. Upper arm

Answer 2

1. Cranium
2. Scapula
3. Femur
4. Phalanges
5. Tibia
6. Ulna
7. Radius
8. Metacarpals
9. Patella
10. Humerus

Question 3

Long bone is made up of ______ _____ on bone ends?

Answer 3

Articular cartilage

Question 4

There are two types of bone tissue, what are they called?

Answer 4

Spongey bone and Compact bone

Question 5

Where is red bone marrow found?

Answer 5

Within the spongey bone

Question 6

Yellow bone marrow is used for energy storage, where do you find it?

Answer 6

Medullary cavity

Question 7

What are the 6 structures of a long bone?

Answer 7

Articular Cartilage, Compact bone, Spongey bone, Medullary cavity, Blood vessels and nerves and Periosteum

Question 8

What is the role of calcium in the body?

Answer 8

Contributes to the hardness of bones and teeth, plays a role in blood clotting, muscle tone, nerve impulse conduction and muscular contraction.

Question 9

What are the 3 main types of joints?

Answer 9

Cartilaginous, Fibrous and Synovial

Question 10

Which joint has little to no movement? Give an example

Answer 10

Fibrous joint. Between skull bones

Question 11

The shoulder and elbow are an exampled of which joint?

Answer 11

Synovial joints.

Question 12

A slightly moveable joint is called a _______? Give an example

Answer 12

Cartilaginous joint. Ribs to sternum, pubic symphysis, intervertebral discs.

Question 13

What are 2 types of synovial joints?

Answer 13

Ball in socket and hinge