Skeletal System Worksheet (total worth = 50 pts.)
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Each answer is worth (1) point – Read Carefully!
1. Name the six functions of the skeletal system. (6 pts.)
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2. How many bones are there in the body? Where is the smallest located? (2 pts.)
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3. Are bones living or non-living material? Why? (2 pts.)
4. List (4) bone shapes and give (1) example for each. (8 pts.)
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5. List the (3) types of connective tissue and define each. (6 pts.)
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6. List (2) types of joints and identify where you would find them in the body. (4 pts.)
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7. Describe (4) ways a person keeps the skeletal system healthy. (4 pts.)
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8. What type of exercise helps the bones stay strong? (1 pt.)
9. Name and describe (3) types of bone fractures. (6 pts.)
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10. What is osteoporosis? (1 pt.)
Matching – Directions: Choose the best answer for each word. Each letter is only used once. (10 pts.)
______ 1. skeleton
A. Condition of weak bones.
______ 2. bones
B. Another name for the humerus
bone.
______ 3. Calcium
C. Without this, people would be
made of entirely soft tissue.
______ 4. Bone density
D. Mineral necessary to build bone
cells.
______ 5. osteoporosis
E. A function of the skeletal system.
_____ 6. Bicep
F. 206 n the body, determine shape
and give protection.
_____ 7. Attachment points for muscles
G. Activity important to keep bones
strong along with proper diet.
_____ 8. Funny bone
H. How thick and strong a bone is,
determined by stored minerals.
_____ 9. Cracking knuckles
I. Attaches the upper arm bone to
the forearm bone.
____ 10. exercise
J. Caused by nitrogen gas being
released inside a joint.