Bones and the functions of the skeleton

Overview

The bones at the head, shoulder, chest, elbow, hip, knee and ankle, how long, short and flat bones allow movement and protection, and the six functions of the skeleton.

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Questions from this subtopic

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1. 1

   Which bones are found at the head and neck?

   Model answer

   The cranium and the vertebrae are found at the head and neck.

2. 2

   Name the two bones that meet at the shoulder.

   Model answer

   The scapula and the humerus meet at the shoulder.

3. 3

   Which bones form the chest?

   Model answer

   The ribs and the sternum form the chest.

4. 4

   Which three bones meet at the elbow?

   Model answer

   The humerus, the radius and the ulna meet at the elbow.

5. 5

   Which two bones meet at the hip?

   Model answer

   The pelvis and the femur meet at the hip.

6. 6

   Which bones form the knee joint, and where does the patella sit?

   Model answer

   The femur and the tibia form the knee joint. The patella sits at the front of the knee joint.

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