Skeletal System Recap

Match the bones of the skeleton with their correct bone type.

• Long

• Patella

• Short

• Sternum

• Sesamoid

• Vertebrae

• Flat

• Humerus

• Irregular

• Carpals

Select the correct postural deviation which is defined as lateral curvature of the thoracic region of the vertebral column.

• Kyphosis

• Scoliosis

• Lordosis

What bone is highlighted?

• Cranium

• Scapula

• Clavicle

• Femur

Select the definition of a joint.

• The place where 2 or more bones meet.

• A thin membrane that covers the surface of bone.

• A band of tissue that hold bones together.

• Connective tissue

Ligaments connect...

• Muscles to bone

• Bone to bone

• Muscle to muscle

• Bone to skin

The​ (a)   skeleton is responsible for protecting vital organs.

• axial
• appendicular

Using the list of bones, match them to their respective regions of the skeleton.

Groups:

(a) Appendicular Skeleton

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(b) Axial Skeleton

• Vertebral Column

• Sternum

• Ribs

• Cranium

• Femur

• Radius

• Pelvis

• Phalanges

Select the bones that form the knee joint.

• Humerus, radius, ulna

• Tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges

• Femur, patella, tibia

• Vertebral column, pelvis

List the eight functions of the skeleton:

Match the following terms to their respective role/description within the bone growth and remodelling process.

• Name given to the bone growth process

• Osteoblasts

• Build new bone tissue

• Epiphyseal Plate

• Break/destroy/ remove dead bone tissue

• Ossification

• Area where bone growth occurs

• Osteoclasts

• Minerals that harden bone

• Calcium & Phosphate