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Answer the following questions:

1. List the five functions that the bones have in the body: (5)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2. There are two types of bone. List and describe each type: (2)
a.
b.
3. Bones have markings that help us identify them. List and explain one projection and one
depression: (2)
a.
b.
4. Long bones have a long shaft and two expanded ends at either side of the shaft. The shaft is
known as the ________ and the ends are known as the ___________. (2)
5. Examples of the following long bones are: (3)
a. Typical long bone:
b. Miniature long bone:
c. Modified long bone:
6. Examples of short bones are: (2)
a.
b.
7. Flat bones have ___ prominent surfaces. Examples of a flat bone are: (3)
a.
b.
8. Irregular Bones have a shape that is ___________. Examples of irregular bones are: (3)
a.
b.
c.
9. Pneumatic Bones are _____ shaped bones. They contain large _____ spaces in them. This
makes them ________. They are located in the _________. ( 4)
10. Sesamoid bones are _____________________________________. An example is ________. (2)
11. The axial skeleton contains ________ bones. It makes up the framework of the _______ &
________. (3)
12. The appendicular skeleton contains _____bones. It makes up the framework for the ______. (2)
13. Red bone marrow is _____________________________________________________. (1)
14. Yellow bone marrow is ____________________________________________________.
15. Define the following terms: (4)
a. Osteoblasts –
b. Osteocytes –
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c. Osteoclasts -
d. Ossification –
16. The differences between the male and female pelvis are: (4)
a.
b.
c.
d.
17. Label the following diagrams:

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The Skeleton

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The Spine

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Synovial joints

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Spinal Irregularities