KINE 1301 - The Skeletal System

What is the primary function of bones in the skeletal system?

• Produce hormones

• facilitate digestion

• support and protect the body

• generate electrical impulses

Which part of the skeleton includes the bones of the head, neck, chest, and back?

• Axial skeleton

• Appendicular skeleton

• Peripheral skeleton

• Central Skeleton

What function does the ribcage serve in the skeletal system?

• Produces red blood cells

• Stores Calcium

• Protects the heart and lungs

• Facilitates movement

Which bone type is primarily designed for strength and stability?

• long bones

• short bones

• flat bones

• irregular bones

Which bones are part of the lower leg?

• tibia and fibula

• humerus and radius

• femur and patella

• ulna and radius

What is the role of the pelvis in the human body?

• support arm movement

• protect the brain

• produce hormones

• To bear the weight of the upper body and protect organs

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

• To cushion the joints

• store minerals

• produce red blood cells

• supply blood to bones

What is the primary role of ligaments in the body?

• connect bones to other bones

• connect muscle to bones

• store energy

• produce hormones

What is the main function of the axial skeleton?

• provide mobility to the limbs

• store fat cells

• produce cells

• protect internal organs and support the body

What are tendons responsible for in the skeletal system?

• connecting muscles to bones

• producing blood cells

• connecting bones to other bones

• storing minerals