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Functions of the Skeleton and Types of Bones

Quiz by Gemma Bailey-Dobson

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  • Q1
    What is being described? Bones have storage capabilities vital minerals such as calcium and phosphorus.
    Support
    Blood Cell Production
    Storage of Minerals
    Attachment
    30s
  • Q2
    What is being described? Within bones, bone marrow produces both red and white blood cells. Red blood cells are usually produced in the ends of long bones and white blood cells in the shafts of long bones.
    Attachment
    Lever Systems
    Support
    Blood Cell Production
    30s
  • Q3
    What is being described? The skeleton provides a rigid framework to the body, giving shape and providing suitable sites for attachment for skeletal muscle.
    Posture
    Lever Systems
    Support
    Attachment
    30s
  • Q4
    What is being described? The skeleton provides protection for internal organs e.g. skull protects the brain.
    Support
    Attachment
    Blood Cell Production
    Protection
    30s
  • Q5
    What is being described? The bones of the skeleton provide a large surface area for the attachment of muscles.
    Leverage
    Attachment
    Protection
    Movement
    30s
  • Q6
    What is being described? 3 types of lever 1st, 2nd and 3rd class. Levers produce turning movements around a fixed point.
    Movement
    Protection
    Leverage
    Mineral storage
    30s
  • Q7
    What is being described? The skeleton helps the body move providing a framework onto which muscles attach.
    Attachment
    Protection
    Movement
    Blood Cell Production
    30s
  • Q8
    The Femur is an example of which type of bone?
    Short
    Long
    Sesamoid
    Flat
    30s
  • Q9
    The Scapula, Pelvis and Cranium types of which bone?
    Irregular
    Flat
    Long
    Sesamoid
    30s
  • Q10
    The carpals are what type of bone?
    Long
    Short
    Small
    Big
    30s

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