Chapter 6 Skeletal System

The five functions of the skeletal system are:

(1) protection of soft and internal organs, (2) supports body structures/provides shape to body, (3) protects brain, outer ear, and parts of the eye, (4) serves as storage for minerals like calcium, phosphorous and magnesium, (5) responsible for movement and anchorage of muscles.

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Blood vessels nourish the osteocytes or bone cells that travel to the area through the Haversian cells.

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A hard blow to the cranium can not cause a concussion.

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Mineral salts belong to a family with special names calcium, Zinc, Sodium, magnesuim.

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An abnormal curvature of the spine can be called scoliosis.

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There are how many bones in the wrist?

• 37

• 22

• 15

• 27

The strongest and longest bone in the body is called.

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Femur

• Rib

How many pairs of ribs are in the spine?

• 24

• 12

• 16

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How many bones are in the skull?

• 37

• 27

• 24

• 22

The wrist and ankle are cable like in shape; they may also be classified as:

• Tibia Bones

• Long Bones

• Short Bones

• Humerus Bones