C & D - Initial Assessment - Understanding the Skeletal System

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• Digestion

• Support and protection

• Circulation

• Respiration

Which type of bone is primarily responsible for protecting internal organs?

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Flat bones

• Irregular bones

What is the main function of red bone marrow?

• Storing fat

• Producing blood cells

• Providing structural support

• Facilitating movement

Which type of bone is the femur classified as?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Irregular bone

What joint is at the elbow?

• ball and socket

• Hinge joint

• Pivot Joint

• Plane joint

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

• Femur

• Humerus

• Skull

• Tibia

How do bones contribute to movement?

• By producing energy

• By acting as levers for muscles

• By storing calcium

• By protecting organs

Which type of bone is the vertebra classified as?

• Long bone

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Irregular bone

What is the function of yellow bone marrow?

• Producing blood cells

• Storing fat

• Providing structural support

• Facilitating movement

Which bone protects the brain?

• Femur

• Skull

• Humerus

• Tibia