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The Skeleton
Revision of the Skeletal System chapter
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List three functions of the skeleton. | Movement, Support and Protection |
| Name the bone in the upper arm. | Humerus |
| Name the two bones in the lower arm. | Radius and Ulna |
| Name the bone in the upper leg. | Femur |
| Name the two bones in the lower leg. | Tibia and Fibula |
| Name the bone that runs from the base of the skull to the shoulder. | Collar Bone |
| Give an example of a fused (fixed) joint. | Skull |
| What mineral makes up the inorganic part of bone? | Calcium |
| Which bones protect the heart and lungs and other vital organs? | Ribs or Rib Cage |
| Name the two types of freely-moving joints. | Hinge and Ball & Socket |
| Give an example of a hinge joint. | Knee or Elbow |
| Give an example of a ball and socket joint. | Shoulder or Pelvis |
| What is the function of muscles and joints? | To allow movement |
| What are antagonistic muscles? | Muscles that work together, but in opposite directions, to move a bone. |
| Give an example of antagonistic muscles. | Biceps and Triceps |
| Name the fibres that connect bones to other bones. | Ligaments |
| Name the fibres that connect muscle to bone. | Tendons |
| Name the fluid that acts as a shock absorber in joints. | Synovial Fluid |
| Name the substance that covers the end of bones to prevent them rubbing against each other. | Cartilage |