Skeletal System Study Guide
-‐ The study of bones is called?
-‐ Another name for a bone cell?
-‐ Another name for a bone-‐building cell?
-‐ How are bones connected to bones?
-‐ How are muscles connected to bones?
-‐ What is the difference between an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton?
-‐ What is the difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate?
-‐ Name the 5 functions of the skeletal system and describe why they are important.
-‐ Name the bones of the axial skeleton. How many are there?
-‐ Name the bones of the appendicular skeleton. How many are there?
-‐ Name the four types of bones. Be able to draw and give examples of each type.
-‐ What is a bone comprised of?
-‐ What happens if a bone is placed in vinegar? Bleach? (refer to your notes here)
Is that different from what happened in lab?
-‐ Be able to label all of the parts of a long bone.
-‐ What are Haversian canals?
-‐ What is the function of Volkmann’s Canals?
-‐ What is the difference between cancellous and compact bone?
-‐ Another name for the marrow cavity is? What is its function?
-‐ Know the functions of lacunae, red marrow, yellow marrow, canaliculi, lamella, tendons, ligaments, and joints.
-‐ Why is it beneficial to have spongy bone?
-‐ Is bone in the human body living or dead?
-‐ What is ossification? Calcification?
-‐ Additionally be able to label all of the parts of the skeleton we have discussed in class.