Skeletal System Overview

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Questions and Answers

Be able to label the skeletal system.

Vertebrae Column (correct)

Long Bone Anatomy (correct)

Whole Skeleton (General Bones) (correct)

What does hematopoiesis mean?

The production of blood cells in the bone marrow

What structures make up the _______?

Appendicular Skeleton (correct)

Axial Skeleton (correct)

What does yellow marrow do?

Stores fat Signup and view all the answers

What is the proper name for the tailbone?

Coccyx Signup and view all the answers

Know the three categories of ribs and where they attach.

False Signup and view all the answers

Describe the three types of spine curvature.

Lordosis Signup and view all the answers

Be able to list the shapes of different types of bones. (Give some examples to help you study.)

Short Signup and view all the answers

List the 4 main types of joints and list an example of each.

Gliding Signup and view all the answers

Know the location and function of yellow bone marrow and red bone marrow.

Yellow bone marrow is found in the medullary cavity of long bones (shaft) and stores fat. Red bone marrow is found in the spongy bone and generates all of the blood cells. Signup and view all the answers

Be able to recognize the sections of the spinal column.

Cervical Signup and view all the answers

Describe the three planes of the body and how they divide it into sections.

Coronal Signup and view all the answers

Know the difference between anatomy and physiology.

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body. Physiology is the study of the function of the body. Signup and view all the answers

What is hematology?

The study of blood. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the integumentary system?

The integumentary system acts as a barrier to the outside world, helps thermoregulate, and provides sensory input. Signup and view all the answers

What is the large hole in the base of the skull called?

Foramen Magnum Signup and view all the answers

Be able to label a section of the integumentary system.

The integumentary system is made of skin, hair, and nails. Signup and view all the answers

Be able to explain how the integumentary system regulates body temperature. What does it do to cool or heat the body up?

The skin acts as a thermostat. To cool down, the body may sweat. To heat up, the body may shiver and goosebumps may arise. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Skeletal System Labeling

Label the whole skeleton, including long bones and the vertebral column.

Vertebrae Function

Identify the protective and supportive functions of vertebrae.

Hematopoiesis Meaning

Define hematopoiesis.

Skeletal Structures

Detail axial and appendicular skeletons.

Yellow Marrow Function

Explain the role of yellow marrow.

Tailbone Proper Name

State the correct name for the tailbone.

Rib Categories and Attachment

Categorize ribs (true, false, floating) and where they attach.

Spine Curvature Types

Describe kyphosis, scoliosis, and lordosis.

Bone Shapes

List the shapes of bones (flat, short, irregular, long) and provide examples.

Joint Types

List four major types of joints (ball and socket, pivot, hinge, gliding) and give an example of each.

Bone Marrow Locations and Functions

Identify locations and roles of yellow and red bone marrow.

Spinal Column Sections

Recognize cervical, thoracic, and lumbar sections of the spinal column.

Body Planes

Describe coronal, sagittal, and transverse planes and their division of the body.

Anatomy vs. Physiology

Differentiate between anatomy and physiology.

Hematology Definition

Define hematology.

Integumentary System Function

Explain the function of the integumentary system.

Skull Large Hole Name

Identify the name of the large opening at the base of the skull.

Integumentary System Section Labeling

Label a section of the integumentary system.

Body Temperature Regulation

Explain how the integumentary system regulates body temperature (cooling and heating mechanisms).

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Description

This quiz covers key aspects of the skeletal system, including the labeling of the skeleton, functions of vertebrae, and details about bone marrow. Additionally, it explores different types of joints and the shapes of bones. Test your knowledge on crucial components of human anatomy related to the skeletal structure.