Skeletal System - Chapter 17, Part 2

Why is it important to understand the different types of bones and their functions?

• To learn their weight

• To memorize their names

• To understand their role in the body

• To know their color

What is the purpose of the fontanels in an infant's skull?

• To change the skull's color

• To make the skull harder

• To allow the skull to grow with the brain

• To make the skull heavier

Which part of the spine allows you to move your head around?

• Sacrum

• Lumbar

• Thoracic

• Cervical

Why do we have cartilage in our rib cage?

• To allow flexibility and protect the lungs and heart

• To make the ribs heavier

• To make the ribs longer

• To change the shape of the ribs

What happens to bone density in women after menopause?

• It becomes stronger

• It stays the same

• It decreases

• It increases