The Skeletal System (Holiday Homework)

1. List the main functions of the skeleton. Can you think of any others?
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2. Label the skeleton.

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Anatomical Term Common Name

Hip bone
Patella
Finger
Scapula
Collar bone
Mandible

4. What bone have you injured if you:

a. Break your finger?

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b. Dislocate your knee?
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c. Break your forearm?
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5. List the regions of the spine and the number of vertebrae in each.
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6. Why are the vertebrae in the cervical and the lumbar regions different sizes?
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 7. Label the vertebral column.
8. List the five types of bones and give an example of each.

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9. Explain why a flat bone is important. Give an example.

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10. List the three types of joints and give an example of them (different to the ones already
given).
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11. Complete the table below on joints and movement types.

 Type of movement it is Example of skill it could
Joint Types of Joint
performing perform

Hip

Knee

Neck

Wrist

Hand

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