Monday, September 17, 2007

Skeletal Anatomy worksheet

Describe the 4 functions of bones.
Support the body, Protecting internal organs, Provide muscle attachment, and Blood cell production


How many bones are there in the human body?
About 206

What are the two divisions of the skeletal system? Name 5 specific bones in each division.
Axial Skeleton- skull, pelvis, ribs, coccyx, and sacrum
Appendicular skeleton- humerus, ulna , phalanges, patella, and tibia.

What bone makes up the upper arm?
* Humerus

What bone makes up the face?
* skull

Name two bones that protect vital internal organs.
* Ribs cage, and pelvis

What bone in the forearm is always on thumb side?
* Radius

What bone is movable for back muscles to attach to?
* Vertebral column

What bone is also known as the shin bone?
* Tibia

Sketch a human skeleton and label the following bones: skull, clavicle, sternum, humerus, radius, ulna, patella, femur, tibia, fibula, pelvis, vertebral column, scapula and rib cage.

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