Understanding the Skeletal System

The video tutorial provides an overview of the skeletal system, highlighting its role as the framework of bones that supports and shapes the body. It covers the main components: the skull, backbone, limbs, girdles, and rib cage. Each section details the structure and function of these parts, such as the skull protecting the brain, the backbone safeguarding the spinal cord, and the rib cage encasing vital organs. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of the skeletal system in maintaining the body's form and facilitating movement.

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

• To support and give shape to the body

• To produce blood cells

• To digest food

• To regulate body temperature

How many bones form the skull?

• 10

• 12

• 8

• 14

Which part of the skull is movable?

• Lower jaw

• Cheekbone

• Upper jaw

• Nose

How many bones make up the backbone?

• 28

• 40

• 33

• 24

What is the primary function of the backbone?

• To store minerals

• To support the arms

• To protect the spinal cord

• To aid in digestion

How are the limbs connected to the backbone?

• Directly

• Through the skull

• Via girdles

• By muscles

What are the two types of limbs in the human body?

• Left and right limbs

• Front and back limbs

• Forelimbs and hind limbs

• Upper and lower limbs

How many pairs of ribs form the rib cage?

• 16

• 12

• 10

• 14

What are the last two pairs of ribs called?

• Floating ribs

• Attached ribs

• Hanging ribs

• Fixed ribs