Anatomy and Physiology Study Questions Pt 1
Chapter 7 Skeletal System
1. Color code each of the four types of bones (long, short, flat, irregular) on the skeleton below. Fill out
the key at the bottom.
2. List the bones categorized under each type.
Long Bones
Short Bones
Flat Bones
Irregular Bones
3. What are the five major jobs/functions of the skeletal system?
4. Describe the difference between an adult skeleton and an infant’s skeleton, including the skull and the
importance of fontanels.
5. Explain how the development of intramembranous bones differs from that of endochondral bone.
6. Distinguish between osteoblasts and osteocytes and define osteoclast.
7. Explain the function of an epiphyseal plate.
8. Explain how a long bone grows in thickness.
9. Explain how osteoclasts and osteoblasts regulate bone mass.
10. How do nutritional factors affect bone development?
11. What effects do hormones have on bone growth?
12. How does physical exercise affect bone structure?
13. Distinguish between the functions of red marrow and yellow marrow.
14. List 3 substances that may be abnormally stored in bone.
15. Why do elderly persons often develop bowed backs and appear to lose height?
16. How does the structure of bone make it strong yet lightweight?
17. What are the six types of fractures? How does the body repair a fractured bone?
18. Why are incomplete, longitudinal fractures of bone shafts (greenstick fractures) more common in
children than in adults?
19. Why is bone lost faster with aging than it is replaced?
20. How are male and female pelves different?
21. What is the longest bone in the body? The largest bone? The smallest bone?
22. What animal has the same number of neck bones as you do?
http://www.innerbody.com/image/skelfov.html
http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/Webanatomy/skeletal/default.html
http://www.getbodysmart.com/ap/skeletalsystem/skeleton/menu/animation.html
http://www.biologycorner.com/anatomy/skeletal/printables.html - bone pintables
Quizzes
http://www.biologycorner.com/flash/bones_practical.swf
http://www.biologycorner.com/anatomy/skeletal/skeleton_practical/index.html
http://www.biologycorner.com/quiz/qz_skull.html
http://quizlet.com/49457352/skull-anatomy-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/50462479/femur-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/50554277/humerus-flash-cards/
http://quizlet.com/50728828/test
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