BS 1 - Skeleton

• Biologie
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Which bones do you
already know?

Why do we have a
skeleton?
(looking for 4 best answers)

How many bones in our skeleton? Which one is the smallest and which one the biggest?

An adult human skeleton is made out of roughly .... bones.

1. 500
2. 200
3. 350
4. 150

The skeleton is a ....

1. organism
2. organ system
3. organ
4. cell

 The human skeleton

Axial and Appendicular skeleton

The difference between the Axial and Appendicular skeleton.

Axial Skeleton:  Skull, Ribs, Sternum, Spine. (Core)

Appendicular skeleton:  Clavicle, Scapula, Humerus, Ulna, Radius, Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges, Pelvic girdle, Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Tarsals, Metatarsals, Phalanges.  (Extremities) 

What is not a function of the skeleton?

1. Gives support and gives shape
2. The skeleton helps us think
3. Protects organs
4. Helps is move together with muscles

Which bone is located in the upper arm?

1. Humerus
2. Scaphoid
3. Radius
4. Femur

What is the function of the carpals in the hand?

1. Support the spinal column
2. Aid in elbow movement
3. Stabilize the shoulder joint
4. Provide flexibility and support to the wrist

Which bone is located on the thumb side of the forearm?

1. Tibia
2. Femur
3. Radius
4. Ulna