Skeletal intro recap

What are the 4 main functions of the skeleton?

• Shape

  Movement

  Protection

  Play sport

• Structure

  Growth

  Protection

  Repair

• Structure

  Movement

  Protection

  Red blood cell production

Red blood cells are produced in the...

How does our skeleton provide our body with protection?

• It stops you from getting hurt

• It acts as a shield towards vital organs

• It ninja kicks people

• It is made of steel

How many bones are there in the body?

• 198

• 67

• 206

• 324

Answer explanation

There are approximately 206 bones in the body.

Although, we are born with around 270 and these fuse together over time.

Which bones produce the most red blood cells?

• Femur and Vertebrae

• Tibia and Fibula

• Pelvis and Tibia

• Femur and Pelvis

Answer explanation

Why do these bones produce the most red blood cells?

What are the four types of bone?

• Flat

  Long

  Unusual

  Short

• Long

  Short

  Condyloid

  Irregular

• Irregular

  Short

  Long

  Flat

• Flat

  Long

  Shorter

  Irregular

What type of bone is the Vertebral Column?

• Flat

• Short

• Long

• Irregular

What type of bone is the Cranium?

• Short

• Irregular

• Flat

• Long

Which of the following bones are long?

• Femur

• Metatarsals

• Ulna

• Tibia

What is the primary function of a short bone?

• Allows blood flow

• Allows bones to fuse

• Allows movement