Name:__________________________________________________________________
Delta Agricultural Education
Animal Science
Skeletal System
Introduction: The skeletal system consists of the bones and joints along with the cartilage and
ligaments that occur at the joint.
Objectives:
A. List the functions of the skeleton;
B. Classify types of bones;
C. Label and explain the Anatomy of a Long Bone;
D. Differentiate between the axial and appendicualar skeleton;
E. Discuss types of joints.
F. Skeletal System Memorization
References:
1. Your instructor.
2. Animal Science Textbook
3. DeltaFFA.com
4. CEV’s Basic Animal & Human Body Systems DVD and Supplements
5. Livestock Evaluation Book
Student Activities:
Skeletal System Packet
Animal Skeleton Quiz
Skeletal System and Video Quiz
Skeleton Lab
Skeleton System Quiz
Points Available
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Skeleton: Overview
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The skeletal system consists of the bones and joints along with the cartilage and ligaments that
occur at the joints.
___________ Hard Tissue, mostly calcium, provides support and makes Red Blood Cells
___________ Strong, white bands of tissue that connect two bones together at a joint
___________ Hard tissue that prevents bones from grinding against each other.
___________ Location of where two or more bones meet.
___________ Connects muscle to bone.
1. Functions of the Skeleton
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The skeleton ___________ the body.
The skeleton ___________ soft body parts.
The skeleton ___________ blood cells.
The skeleton ___________ minerals and fats.
The skeleton (along with the muscles) permits flexible body ___________.
2. Classification of bones
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Bones are classified according to their shape.
 ___________ (Longer then they are wide)
 ___________ (Cube shapes, about equal lengths and widths)
 ___________ (Plate like and have a broad surface)
 ___________ (Varied shapes with many connections)
 ___________ (Circular shape)
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Long Bones- Longer then they are wide)
Longest bones providing support for the body giving it the rigidity (hardness) necessary to stand
and move.
Long bones can act as levers
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Short Bones- (Cube shaped; lengths and widths are about equal.
Found in the joints and serve as hinges. They help cushion shock and protect long bones.
Example:
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Flat Bones (Plate like and have broad surfaces)
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Irregular Bones- (Varied shapes with many places for connections with other bones)
Example:
3. Anatomy of a Long Bone
Periosteum
Compact Bone
Spongy Bone
Red marrow
Yellow marrow
4. Axial and Appendicular Skeleton
The ________________ skeleton lies in the midline of the body and contains the bones of the
skull, the vertebral column, and the thoracic cage. (Colored)
Vertebrae are divided into five regions
________________ Skeleton
Contains the bones of the fore and rear limbs.
5. Joints
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Bones are joined together at joints. In
most instances bones can articulate at the
joints.
Classified by the way they __________.
Types: ________________
Examples: _______________
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The Skeletal System
Quiz #1
1. Humans are considered
a. monopods
b. bipeds
c. tripods
d. quadrupeds
2. What bone is present in humans but absent in four-legged animals?
a. skull
b. femur
c. clavicle
d. pelvis
3. The bones of the hand are called
a. long
b. short
c. flat
d. irregular
4. Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
a. protection
b. locomotion
c. blood production
d. all of the above
5. The shoulder and hip joints are considered
a. ball & socket joints
b. gliding joints
c. pivot joints
d. fused joints
Skeletal System Word Search
Atlas
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