Skeletal System Review

Front

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Back

Support and protection.

Front

What is an example of a diarthrotic joint?

Back

Elbow.

Front

How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

Back

206.

Front

What type of joint allows for a wide range of movement?

Back

Diarthrotic.

Front

Which bone cancer primarily affects long bones?

Back

Osteosarcoma.

Front

What is the role of the skeletal system in blood cell formation?

Back

The skeletal system produces blood cells in the bone marrow.

Front

What are the three types of joints based on movement?

Back

Diarthrotic, Amphiarthrotic, Synarthrotic.

Front

What is the difference between diarthrotic and synarthrotic joints?

Back

Diarthrotic joints allow for free movement, while synarthrotic joints are immovable.

Front

What is the function of the vertebral column in the skeletal system?

Back

It provides support and protects the spinal cord.

Front

What is the significance of the axial skeleton?

Back

It supports the head, neck, and trunk, and protects the brain and spinal cord.