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Human Anatomy Skeletal System WithComplete Solutions
Functions of the Skeletal System Answer: 1) Support of the body
2) Protection of soft organs
3) Movement due to attached skeletal muscles
4) Blood cell formation
How many bones are there in the adult body? Answer: 206
What are the 2 types of osseous tissue? Answer: Compact and spongy
What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone? Answer: Compact bone is dense,
smooth and homogenous while spongy bone is small with needles like pieces of bone with lots of open
space
What are the 4 classifications of bones? Answer: Long, short, flat and irregular
What are the functions of bone markings? Answer: Allow blood vessels/nerves to pass through,
point of attachment for ligaments and mucus, and helps form joints
What are the two parts of the skeleton? Answer: Axial and Appendicular
Axial Skeleton Answer: Forms the longitudinal part of the body
, What 3 parts is the axial skeleton divided into? Answer: Skull, Vertebral column and bony thorax
Appendicular Skeleton Answer: Arms, legs, and everything that holds them up
What 3 parts is the appendicular skeleton divided into? Answer: Pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle, and
limbs
What two bones is the pectoral girdle composed of? Answer: Clavicle (collar bone) and Scapula
(Shoulder blade)
What is the pelvic girdle made of? Answer: Legs
What is the single bone of the upper arm? Answer: Humerus
Bone located on the thumb side of the forearm Answer: Radius
Bone located on the pinky side of the forearm Answer: Ulna
8 bones that form the wrist Answer: Carpals
5 bones that form the palm Answer: Metacarpals
14 bones that form the fingers Answer: Phalanges
7 Bones that form the ankle Answer: Tarsals
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