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Skeletal System Study Guide
Name: _________________________
Teacher: _______________________
Days: ____________
1.) Can you label the different bones on this skeleton?
Cranium
Phalanges
Mandible
Ulna
Clavicle
Scapula
Humerus
Ribs
Sternum
Vertebrae
e
Radius
Carpals
Pelvis
Metacarpals
Femur
Patella
Fibula
Tibia
Tarsals
Metatarsals
Phalanges
2.) Can you label all 4 parts of this bone?
Periosteum
Compact
Spongy
Marrow
3.) Can you label all the joints on this skeleton?
Fixed
Pivot
Ball & Socket
Slightly Moveable
Hinge
Gliding
Ball & Socket
Saddle
Condyloid
Gliding
4.) Describe the following:
 Marrow – Makes Red Blood Cells
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Compact Bone – Hard part of bone
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Spongy Bone – Also known as cancellous, which protects the marrow
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Periosteum – Contains nerves and blood vessels
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Joint – Where 2 bones meet
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Tendon – Attaches muscle to bone
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Ligament – Attaches bone to bone
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Cartilage – Forms bones
5.) Write the proper name for the following:
 Shin – Tibia
 Shoulder Blade – Scapula
 Knee Cap – Patella
 Skull – Cranium
 Hips – Pelvis
6.) Answer the following questions:
 How many total bones make up your hands? 54
 How many total bones make up your feet (both)? 52
 What is the purpose/job of the cranium? To protect the brain
 What is the purpose/job of the vertebrae? To protect the spinal cord
 Explain the bone marrow? It produces red blood cells
7.) List the 5 specific reasons we need the Skeletal System.
Shape & support, allows movement, provides protection,
makes red blood cells, and stores minerals.
8.) List 3 ways to keep our bones strong and healthy.
Exercise, eat foods high in calcium and vitamin d, live a healthy
lifestyle (avoid drugs, smoking and alcohol).