Skeletal System Review

Front

What are three jobs of your bones?

Back

Movement, structure, protection.

Front

What consists of bones of the appendages (arms and legs)?

Back

Appendicular skeleton.

Front

Which gender shows a smaller mastoid process and sharper supraorbitals (eye sockets) when looking at a skull?

Back

Female.

Front

Which gender of the pelvis has a smaller angle (<90) at the bottom and a smaller pelvic cavity?

Back

Male.

Front

What is the type of bone cell that makes new bone?

Back

Osteoblast.

Front

What is the main function of the axial skeleton?

Back

To support the head, neck, and trunk, and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?

Back

Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.

Front

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Back

Ball-and-socket joint.

Front

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

Back

To provide cushioning and reduce friction between bones.

Front

What is the difference between ligaments and tendons?

Back

Ligaments connect bones to other bones; tendons connect muscles to bones.