Skeletal System Review
Other than support and protection, what is a function of the skeletal system?
Body movement
What is the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton?
Axial = head, neck, trunk, skull, vertebral column, ribs, sternum Appendicular = limbs and bones that connect to pelvic and pectoral girdle
Name at least 2 of the 3 bones that make up the pectoral girdle.
Scapula, clavicle, arms
Name the bones that make up the pelvic girdle.
Coxal bones, legs
What is another term for bone tissue?
Osseous Tissue
What are the 3 types of joints?
Synarthrotic, Amphiarthrotic, Diarthrotic
What is an example of a saddle joint?
Thumb
Which skull bone is shaped like a butterfly or bat?
Sphenoid
Which suture separates the frontal and parietal bones?
Coronal
What is another name for your cheek bone?
Zygomatic
What is the difference between true and false ribs?
True ribs = connected to sternum False ribs = connected to cartilage
What is the longest bone in the body?
Femur
Which disorder occurs in children with vitamin D deficiency?
Rickets
Which side are the ulna and radius on?
Ulna = pinky Radius = thumb