Skeletal System Test

Front

What type of joint is the knee?

Back

Hinge joint - allows for bending and straightening.

Front

What are the main functions of the Skeletal System?

Back

Movement, protection, support, and blood cell production.

Front

What connects bone to bone?

Back

Ligaments - strong connective tissues that hold bones together.

Front

What is a fracture?

Back

A fracture is a break in a bone.

Front

Who has more bones in their body, adults or infants?

Back

Infants have more bones; they have around 270 bones at birth.

Front

What is the role of tendons in the skeletal system?

Back

Tendons connect muscles to bones, enabling movement.

Front

What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?

Back

A sprain is an injury to a ligament, while a strain is an injury to a muscle or tendon.

Front

What is the axial skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

Front

What is the appendicular skeleton?

Back

The appendicular skeleton includes the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.

Front

What is osteoporosis?

Back

Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle.