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CH 6: Human Skeleton

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What is the primary function of the human skeleton?

To provide structural support and facilitate movement

Which type of bones provide stability and support with slight movements?

Short bones

Which bones are primarily responsible for large movements and act as levers?

Long bones

Which bones provide a broad surface for muscle attachment and primarily protect internal organs?

<p>Flat bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of the human skeleton contains the vertebral column and thoracic cage?

<p>Axial skeleton</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bones have complex shapes that fulfill specific functions?

<p>Irregular bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the human skeleton consists of the limbs and girdles?

<p>Appendicular skeleton</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skeleton supports the lower limbs?

<p>Pelvic Girdle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of vertebrae is found in the lower back?

<p>Lumbar Vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skeleton protects the lungs?

<p>Rib Cage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bones are part of the Pectoral Girdle?

<p>Clavicle and Scapula</p> Signup and view all the answers

What function does the Vertebral Column serve?

<p>Protection of the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bones form the neck?

<p>Cervical Vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vertebrae are fused to form the back of the pelvis?

<p>Sacral Vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What part of the skeleton allows bending and twisting of the torso?

<p>Vertebral Column</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Vertebral Column?

<p>Encases the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bones form the structure of the face and protect the brain?

<p>Cranium and Mandible</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Pelvic Girdle?

<p>Supports the lower limbs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the human skeleton includes structures like the ilium, ischium, and pubis?

<p>Pelvic Girdle</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many types of vertebrae are found in the Vertebral Column?

<p>Five</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bones are primarily responsible for bearing the weight of the body and providing structural integrity?

<p>Lumbar Vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant function of the Rib Cage?

<p>Protects the heart and lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skeleton supports the upper limbs?

<p>Pectoral Girdle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of bones primarily supports the muscles and stores essential minerals?

<p>Long Bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the human skeleton protects the thoracic organs?

<p>Thoracic Cage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of bones acts as levers for large movements?

<p>Long Bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of bones provides stability and support with slight movements?

<p>Short Bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of bones primarily provides protection for internal organs and a broad surface for muscle attachment?

<p>Flat Bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of bones has complex shapes that fulfill specific functions?

<p>Irregular Bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the human skeleton consists of the limbs and girdles?

<p>Appendicular Skeleton</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of bones in the human skeleton provides stability and support with slight movements?

<p>Short Bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Axial Skeleton in the human body?

<p>Protecting internal organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bones found in the human skeleton primarily protect internal organs and provide a broad surface for muscle attachment?

<p>Flat Bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant characteristic of Irregular Bones in the human skeleton?

<p>They have complex shapes fulfilling specific functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the human skeleton forms the limbs and girdles?

<p>Appendicular Skeleton</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Long Bones in the human skeleton?

<p>Acting as levers for large movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of bones serves as the structural framework for the body in the human skeleton?

<p>Long Bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vertebrae is responsible for connecting the vertebral column to the ribs?

<p>Thoracic Vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bones are primarily responsible for bearing the weight of the body and maintaining structural integrity while also protecting the spinal cord?

<p>Vertebral Column</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component of the human skeleton supports the lower limbs and also aids in body balance?

<p>Pelvic Girdle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skeleton allows bending and twisting of the torso, while also connecting different parts such as ribs and pelvis?

<p>Vertebral Column</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of bones provides stability and support with slight movements while also connecting the vertebral column to the ribs?

<p>Irregular Bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the skeleton connects the axial skeleton to the appendicular skeleton, facilitating complex movements and interactions?

<p>Pectoral Girdle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of vertebrae is primarily responsible for supporting the weight of the upper body and providing attachment points for strong upper body muscles?

<p>Lumbar Vertebrae</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of bones has complex shapes that fulfill specific functions such as forming the structure of the face and supporting the upper limbs?

<p>Irregular Bones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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