HST-AP Introduction to the Skeletal System

The video provides an overview of the human skeletal system, highlighting its division into the axial and appendicular skeletons. It explains the components and functions of each section, including the skull, spinal column, ribs, shoulder girdle, arm bones, pelvic girdle, and leg bones. The video also covers the structure of long bones and the types of joints, emphasizing their roles in providing strength, structure, and mobility. Viewers are encouraged to explore further resources for a more detailed study of the skeletal system.

What is one of the primary functions of the skeleton?

• To digest food

• To produce hormones

• To regulate body temperature

• To protect vital organs

Which part of the axial skeleton is responsible for protecting the spinal cord?

• Skull

• Sternum

• Spinal column

• Ribs

How many pairs of true ribs are there in the human body?

• Twenty-four

• Twelve

• Seven

• Five

What bones form the shoulder girdle?

• Femur and tibia

• Clavicles and scapulas

• Radius and ulna

• Ilium and ischium

Which bone is known as the shin bone?

• Fibula

• Femur

• Tibia

• Humerus

What is the function of the medullary canal in long bones?

• To store yellow marrow

• To protect the brain

• To produce red blood cells

• To connect muscles

Which type of joint is immovable?

• Amphiarthrosis

• Ball and socket

• Diarthrosis

• Synarthrosis