Functions of the Skeleton

What does the skeleton protect?

• Muscles

• Skin

• Internal organs

• Hair

Which question is NOT mentioned in the text?

• How is the skeletal system organized?

• What do the bones of the skeletal system look like?

• How do muscles attach to bones?

• What functions do the bones of the skeletal system accomplish?

What is the purpose of the icebreaker section in the text?

• To introduce the muscular system

• To discuss the digestive system

• To introduce the skeletal system

• To explain the nervous system

What is the role of the vertebral column in the axial skeleton?

• Supports the arms

• Protects the brain

• Supports the body and protects the spinal cord

• Facilitates leg movement

What is included in the appendicular skeleton?

• Bones of the skull

• Bones that attach extremities to the axial skeleton

• Vertebrae

• Ribs

Why is the brain better protected than other organs?

• It is surrounded by muscle

• It is surrounded almost completely by bone

• It is located deep within the body

• It is covered by a thick layer of skin

Which of the following is NOT a difference between axial and appendicular bones?

• Location

• Shape

• Function

• Color

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is a key difference between axial and appendicular bones mentioned in the text?

• Density

• Color

• Shape

• Length

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which bone is labeled as a facial bone in the diagram?

• Frontal bone

• Ethmoid bone

• Occipital bone

• Maxilla

Which bone is not part of the cranial bones?

• Frontal bone

• Temporal bone

• Mandible

• Occipital bone