Skeletal System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Skeletal System starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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A patient has a fracture in the diaphysis of the femur. Which part of the bone is affected?
Describe the difference between compact bone and spongy bone.
Describe the function of the periosteum.
Explain how bones and muscles work together to produce movement.
Explain the role of ligaments in the skeletal system.
A patient has a fracture in the diaphysis of the femur. Which part of the bone is affected?
A 15-year-old athlete experiences pain and swelling in the knee after a twisting injury. The doctor suspects damage to a structure that connects bone to bone. Name this structure and explain its function.
A person with a genetic disorder has bones that are extremely brittle and break easily. Which component of bone is most likely affected, and why?
Which of the following bones is found in the arm?
(1) Femur
(2) Humerus
(3) Tibia
(4) Fibula
Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?
(1) Femur
(2) Humerus
(3) Sternum
(4) Tibia
Which of the following is a flat bone?
(1) Femur
(2) Sternum
(3) Humerus
(4) Tibia
Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
(1) Producing insulin
(2) Storing minerals
(3) Filtering blood
(4) Producing bile
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the bone that forms the base of the skull and contains the foramen magnum.
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the only bone in the body not connected to another bone.
Fill in the blank: The __________ skeleton includes the limbs and girdles.
Fill in the blank: The human spine is made up of __________ vertebrae.
True or False: Bones stop changing once a person reaches adulthood.
True or False: Cartilage is softer and more flexible than bone.
True or False: Ligaments connect muscles to bones.
True or False: The adult human skeleton contains 206 bones.
