Skeletal

• What is the total number of bones in the adult human body?

  206 bones
• What are the two main divisions of the skeletal system?

  The appendicular skeleton and the axial skeleton
• What is the primary function of the appendicular skeleton?

  Facilitating movement
• What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?

  Protecting internal organs
• What are the major bones of the human skeleton?

  • Cranium
  • Cervical Vertebrae
  • Sternum
  • Ribs
  • Pelvis
  • Tibia
  • Femur
  • Fibula
  • Clavicle
  • Humerus
  • Scapula
  • Ulna
  • Radius
  • Talus
• What are the two types of bone tissue found in long bones?

  Compact bone and spongy bone
• What is one of the main functions of the skeleton?

  Providing a rigid framework for body shape and support
• How do bones protect internal organs?

  By surrounding and shielding them from impact
• What role do bones play in movement?

  They provide attachment points for tendons and muscles
• What minerals do bones store and release?

  Calcium and phosphorus
• Where are red blood cells produced in the body?

  In the red bone marrow
• What is the average length of the spine in males?

  71 cm
• What is the average length of the spine in females?

  61 cm
• What is the function of intervertebral discs?

  They act as shock absorbers
• What are the cervical vertebrae?

  Small bones in the neck below the skull
• What is the role of the vertebral column?

  It surrounds and protects the spinal cord
• How many bones comprise the adult vertebral column?

  26 bones
• What type of joint is the shoulder joint?

  A ball and socket joint
• What is the function of the ribs?

  They enable the lungs to expand and protect internal organs
• What is the role of the patella?

  It protects the knee joint
• What are short bones characterized by?

  Being small, compact, and cube-like
• What is the function of irregular bones?

  They provide muscle attachment and protect organs
• What is a joint?

  A place where two or more bones meet
• What are synovial joints known for?

  Facilitating a wide range of movement
• What type of joint allows movement in all directions?

  A ball and socket joint
• What do hinge joints allow?

  Forwards and backwards movement
• Which joints are examples of hinge joints?

  The elbow, knee, and ankle
• What are the types of joints in the human body?

  • Fixed Joints
  • Slightly Movable Joints
  • Freely Movable Joints
• What are the classifications of bones based on their shape?

  • Long Bones
  • Flat Bones
  • Short Bones
  • Irregular Bones
• What is the definition of a joint?

  A place where two or more bones meet
• What are joints responsible for?

  The range of movement that the body can produce
• How do joints differ in design?

  To facilitate a range of types of movement
• What is another term for a joint?

  An articulation
• What are synovial joints known for?

  Facilitating lots of movement
• What are the three types of joints?

  • Fixed Joints
  • Slightly Movable Joints
  • Freely Movable Joints
• What is the characteristic of fixed joints?

  No movement is possible
• Which joints are examples of fixed joints?

  The cranium and pelvis
• What is the movement capability of slightly movable joints?

  A small amount of movement
• What is an example of a slightly movable joint?

  The vertebrae
• What is a ball and socket joint?

  The rounded end of a bone fits inside a cup-shaped area of another bone