The Skeletal System

Question 1

What are the 3 purposes of the skull

Answer 1

Protection
Structure
Connection

Question 2

What 5 things does the skull protect?

Answer 2

The brain
The brainstem
The cerebellum
The eye orbits
The nerves and vessels supplying the brain, facial muscles and skin

Question 3

How does the skull provide structure?

Answer 3

It anchors the muscles of the face and scalp

Question 4

What is another name for the skull?

Answer 4

The cranium

Question 5

How does the skull provide connection?

Answer 5

The cranium has an opening at its base where the spinal cord connects to the brain

Question 6

What is the skull?

Answer 6

A single structure forming a case around the brain

Question 7

What is the mandible?

Answer 7

The lower jaw

Question 8

The mandible is the only moveable bone in the skull true/false

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What does the mandible support?

Answer 9

The bottom row of teeth

Question 10

What does the mandible protect?

Answer 10

The faces organs

Question 11

What joint does the mandible form with the temporal bone?

Answer 11

Temporomandibular joint

Question 12

What is the maxilla?

Answer 12

A major bone in the face that forms the upper jaw, roof of the mouth and parts of the eye socket and nose

Question 13

How many vertebrae does the cervical spine have?

Answer 13

7

Question 14

What is the first cervical vertebrae known as?

Answer 14

The atlas

Question 15

What is the second cervical vertebrae known as?

Answer 15

The axis

Question 16

What are the 5 functions of the cervical spine?

Answer 16

Support the head
Protects the spinal cord
Enabling head and neck movement
Supports blood flow to the brain
Cushions loads to the heat and neck

Question 17

What are the 3 main functions of the atlas?

Answer 17

Enabling head and neck movement
Conducting the cervical cord and vertebral arteries
Providing muscular attachments

Question 18

What directions does the atlas allow the head to move?

Answer 18

Allows for flexion, extension, rotation and lateral bending.

Question 19

What are the 5 main functions of the axis?

Answer 19

Allowing for head rotation
Providing Support
Allowing for Mobility
Acts as a conduit
Provides attachment points

Question 20

What directions does the axis allow the head to move?

Answer 20

Allows the head to rotate

Question 21

How many vertebrae does the thoracic spine have?

Answer 21

12

Question 22

What are the 6 main functions of the thoracic spine?

Answer 22

Protects the spinal cord
Supports the upper body
Attaches the ribs to the spine
Allows for movement
Distributes weight and absorbs shock
Feeds into nerves in the chest, arm and hand

Question 23

What are the 6 main functions of the lumbar spine?

Answer 23

Supports the upper body
Moving the body
Protecting the spinal cord
Controls leg movement
Maintaining posture
Protecting abdominal organs

Question 24

How many vertebrae does the lumbar spine have?

Answer 24

5

Question 25

What order do the sections of the spine go in? Top Middle Bottom

Answer 25

Cervical Thoracic Lumbar

Question 26

What is the sacrum?

Answer 26

The large triangular home which forms the base of the spine and the back of the pelvis

Question 27

What is the sacrum made up of?

Answer 27

Five fused vertebrae

Question 28

What are the 2 functions of the sacrum?

Answer 28

Stabilises the pelvis Supports and transmits body weight

Question 29

What is another name for the caudal/ coccygeal vertebrae?

Answer 29

Coccyx

Question 30

What is the coccyx made up of?

Answer 30

Four small vertebrae fused together at the end of the sacrum

Question 31

What are the 4 main functions of the coccyx?

Answer 31

Provided weight bearing support Is an insertion point for many muscles Provides positional support to the anus Provides stability for the lower back and pelvis

Question 32

Name the 3 parts of the ribs

Answer 32

Clavicle Rib cage Sternum

Question 34

What is the rib cage?

Answer 34

Bones that frame the chest cavity

Question 35

What are the 4 functions of the rib cage?

Answer 35

Protect the vital organs Expands and contracts to help with breathing Allows for flexibility Provided places for muscles to attach

Question 36

What is the sternum?

Answer 36

A long flat bone that connects to the rib cage via cartilage

Question 37

What are the 4 functions of the sternum?

Answer 37

Protects the heart, lungs and blood vessels Provides support to the rib cage Facilitates breathing Maintains the structure of the chest cavity

Question 38

What is another name for the chest cavity?

Answer 38

Thoracic cavity

Question 39

What is the clavicle?

Answer 39

The collar bones

Question 40

What are the 3 functions of the clavicle?

Answer 40

Supports the upper body Connects the upper limbs to the trunk Protects neurovascular structures

Question 41

What are the 4 bones of the arm?

Answer 41

Scapula Humerus Ulna Radius

Question 42

What is the scapula

Answer 42

Bone connecting the humerus to the clavicle

Question 43

What are the 2 main functions of the scapula?

Answer 43

Protects the back of the chest Allows for rotation

Question 44

What are the 3 main functions of the humerus?

Answer 44

Provides structural support to the arm An insertion point for muscles Allows for movement

Question 45

What are the 4 main functions of the ulna?

Answer 45

Helps forearm and wrist rotate Holds muscles in place Stabilises the arm Controls motor movement

Question 46

What are the 2 main functions of the radius?

Answer 46

Articulated with the ulna and humerus at the elbow to provide supination and pronation Provides movement of the wrist

Question 47

What is supination?

Answer 47

To turn the palm or sole to face upwards

Question 48

What is pronation?

Answer 48

To turn the palm or sole to turn downwards

Question 49

What are the 3 bones of the hand?

Answer 49

Carpals Metacarpals Phalanges

Question 50

What is the function of the carpals?

Answer 50

Enables the wrist to rotate and move up and down

Question 51

What are the 2 functions of the metacarpals?

Answer 51

Allow for movement Attach the carpals to the phalanges

Question 52

What is the main function of the phalanges?

Answer 52

Allow for gripping and holding

Question 53

What are the 4 main bones of the leg?

Answer 53

Femur Patella Tibia Fibula

Question 54

What are the 3 main functions of the femur?

Answer 54

Support body weight and maintain stability when standing Provided attachment points for muscles Associated with gait

Question 55

What are the 4 main functions of the patella?

Answer 55

Provides leverage for the quadriceps to straighten the leg Protects the knee joint and tissues Reduces friction between quadriceps, tendons and femoral condyles Absorbs the stress between the upper and lower parts of the leg

Question 56

What are the 4 main functions of the tibia?

Answer 56

Supports body weight Stabilises the knee and ankle Connects muscles, tendons and ligaments in the knees and ankles to the rest of the body Allows for movement

Question 57

What are the 5 main functions of the fibula?

Answer 57

Stabilises the ankle Gives structure to the calf Supports muscles and tendons Connects ligaments Supports body weight

Question 58

What are the 3 bones in the foot?

Answer 58

Tarsals Metatarsals Phalanges

Question 59

What are the tarsals?

Answer 59

Irregularly shapes bones in the ankle and heel

Question 60

What are the 3 main functions of the metatarsals?

Answer 60

Connects the tarsals to the phalanges Supports body weight Provided balance

Question 61

How many bones make up the phalanges in the foot?

Answer 61

14

Question 62

What are the functions of the phalanges in the foot?

Answer 62

To help with walking