Understanding the Skeletal System

What are the main functions of the skeletal system?

• Regulate body temperature

• The main functions of the skeletal system are to provide structure, protect organs, facilitate movement, produce blood cells, and store minerals.

• Digest food

• Transmit nerve signals

How many bones are in the adult human body?

• 198

• 206

• 210

• 204

Name three types of joints and provide an example of each.

• Ball-and-socket joint - Example: Shoulder joint

• 1. Fibrous joint - Example: Sutures in the skull; 2. Cartilaginous joint - Example: Intervertebral discs; 3. Synovial joint - Example: Knee joint.

• Pivot joint - Example: Neck joint

• Hinge joint - Example: Elbow joint

What is the role of the axial skeleton in the human body?

• The axial skeleton supports and protects vital organs and provides a framework for the body.

• The axial skeleton is primarily responsible for digestion.

• The axial skeleton is mainly involved in the respiratory process.

• The axial skeleton helps in the production of red blood cells.

How do ligaments differ from tendons in the skeletal system?

• Ligaments are found in the heart; tendons are found in the brain.

• Ligaments connect bones to bones; tendons connect muscles to bones.

• Ligaments are more elastic than tendons; tendons are rigid.

• Ligaments connect muscles to bones; tendons connect bones to bones.