Chapter 5—The Skeletal System
Name ________________________________________________
Know the following terms:
1. Ligaments
2. Tendon
3. Axial
4. Appendicular
5. Compact Bone
6. Spongy Bone
7. Long Bone
8. Short Bone
9. Flat Bone
10. Osteocytes
11. Osteoblasts
12. Diaohysis
13. Epiphysis
14. Periosteum
15. Sharpey’s Fibers
Ms. Popovich Anatomy/Physiology
Be able to label the following structures: Study your “Skeleton Packet”
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Skull
Sternum
Ribs
Vertebrae
Clavicle
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Diaphysis
10. Carpals
11. Metacarpals
12. Phalanges
13. Femur
14. Patella
15. Tibia
16. Fibula
17. Tarsals
18. Epiphysis
Be able to list what is the common names are for the following:
A. Carpals _________________
A. Metatarsals _________________
B. Clavicle _________________
B. Patella _________________
C. Scapula _________________
C. Tasals _________________
D. Metacarpals _________________
D. Foot phalanges _________________
Answer the following questions:
1. List the types of bones in the axial skeleton
2. What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?
3. What is the function of the skeletal system?
4. What is the importance of ribs being connected to the sternum by cartilage rather than solid bone?
5. What do the ribs protect?
6. Describe one difference between the pelvis of a male and of a female.
7. When you rotate your forearm, which bone rotates?