Functions and Structure of the Skeleton

Front

What are the four main functions of the skeleton system? Options: Support, protection, movement, blood, cell production.

Back

Support, protection, movement, blood, cell production.

Front

Name four types of bones and provide an example of each: Long (femur), short (carpals), flat (skull), irregular (spine)

Back

Long: femur, Short: carpals, Flat: skull, Irregular: spine

Front

What is the difference between a ligament and a tendon?

Back

Ligaments connect bones to bones, tendons connect muscles to bones.

Front

Describe the structure of a long bone.

Back

Composed of compact bone, spongy bone, and contains bone marrow.

Front

What is ossification?

Back

The transformation of cartilage into bone.

Front

What are the three types of joints?

Back

Fibrous (skull sutures), cartilaginous (intervertebral discs), synovial (knee)

Front

What is the function of cartilage?

Back

To reduce friction and absorb shock in joints

Front

What is a fracture?

Back

A break in a bone

Front

What is osteoporosis?

Back

A bone density disorder

Front

How does the skeletal system work with the muscular system?

Back

Muscles pull on bones for movement.