Objectives:

* Identify the subdivisions of the skeleton as axial or appendicular.
* List at least three functions of the skeletal system.
* Name the four main kinds of bones.
* Identify the major anatomical areas of a long bone.
* Explain the role of bone salts and the organic matrix
in making bone both hard and flexible.
* Describe briefly the process of bone formation in the
fetus and summarize the events of bone remodeling throughout life.
* Name and describe the various types of fractures.

 

 

 

 

Review questions: read the READING ASSIGNMENT, then answer the following questions in a word document.

Do not copy the questions, your answer MUST be in complete sentences and reflect the question.

For multiple choice questions, Put the letter of the answer only.

Head your word document:

Unit 9 Day 1 Bones: and overview

Include your name, hour, date and class in your document.

1. Which of the following are correctly matched?

A. Short bone--Wrist

B. Long bone--Tibia

C. Irregular bone--Sternum

D. Flat bone--Carnium

 

2. Name three functions of the skeleton system.

 

3. What is the anatomical name for the shaft of a long bone?

 

4. What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

 

5.Describe the process of ossification.

 

6. Discuss the four major events for the repair of bone fractures.

 

7. An X ray of the arm of an accident victim reveals a faint line cuving around and down the shaft. What kind of fracture might this indicate?

 

Microscopic Structure of Compact Bone

Common Types of Fractures

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Take Section 1 test.

Record your score under your answers to the above questions