Skeletal System Study Guide



Skeletal System Study Guide

Name: _________________________

Teacher: _______________________

Days: ____________

1.) Can you label the different bones on this skeleton?

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2.) Can you label all 4 parts of this bone?

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3.) Can you label all the joints on this skeleton?

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4.) Describe the following:

• Marrow – Makes Red Blood Cells

• Compact Bone – Hard part of bone

• Spongy Bone – Also known as cancellous, which protects the marrow

• Periosteum – Contains nerves and blood vessels

• Joint – Where 2 bones meet

• Tendon – Attaches muscle to bone

• Ligament – Attaches bone to bone

• Cartilage – Forms bones

5.) Write the proper name for the following:

• Shin – Tibia

• Shoulder Blade – Scapula

• Knee Cap – Patella

• Skull – Cranium

• Hips – Pelvis

6.) Answer the following questions:

• How many total bones make up your hands? 54

• How many total bones make up your feet (both)? 52

• What is the purpose/job of the cranium? To protect the brain

• What is the purpose/job of the vertebrae? To protect the spinal cord

• Explain the bone marrow? It produces red blood cells

7.) List the 5 specific reasons we need the Skeletal System.

Shape & support, allows movement, provides protection,

makes red blood cells, and stores minerals.

8.) List 3 ways to keep our bones strong and healthy.

Exercise, eat foods high in calcium and vitamin d, live a healthy

lifestyle (avoid drugs, smoking and alcohol).

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Tibia

Fibula

Femur

Sternum

Pelvis

Metatarsals

Tarsals

Ulna

Cranium

Vertebraee

Phalanges

Metacarpals

Carpals

Radius

Patella

Scapula

Ribs

Phalanges

Humerus

Clavicle

Mandible

Marrow

Compact

Periosteum

Spongy

Saddle

Ball & Socket

Ball & Socket

Fixed

Pivot

Slightly Moveable

Gliding

Condyloid

Gliding

Hinge

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