ANAT300: Skeletal System

Front

What is the primary function of bones in the skeletal system?

Back

Bones provide protection for internal body organs, support the body structure, enable movement, store minerals, and house bone marrow.

Front

Which bone protects the brain?

Back

The skull protects the brain.

Front

What connects skeletal muscles to bones?

Back

Tendons connect skeletal muscles to bones.

Front

Where is bone marrow found in long bones?

Back

Bone marrow is found in the medullary cavity of long bones.

Front

What type of bones are found in the wrist and ankle?

Back

Wrist and ankle bones are classified as short bones.

Front

What is stored in bones?

Back

Bones store fat, calcium, and phosphorus.

Front

What is the role of the rib cage in the skeletal system?

Back

The rib cage protects thoracic organs such as the heart and lungs.

Front

What are the two types of bone marrow?

Back

Red bone marrow (found in infants) and yellow bone marrow (found in adults).

Front

What is the difference between long bones and short bones?

Back

Long bones are longer than they are wide (e.g., femur), while short bones are approximately as wide as they are long (e.g., carpals).

Front

What is the epiphyseal plate?

Back

The epiphyseal plate is a layer of cartilage in growing bones where lengthwise growth occurs.