Anatomy and Physiology Honors

Skeletal System Study Guide

In order to successfully complete chapter four, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following.

  1. What are the 2 divisions of the skeleton?  What is included in each?
  2. What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?
  3. What are the 2 classifications of bone tissue?  Describe them.
  4. What are the 4 types of bones?  Describe each.
  5. Draw and label the structures of a long bone.
  6. Describe an articulating surface of a long bone.
  7. Describe the 8 types of fractures and be able to determine the types of fractures from an x-ray
  8. Know the names & locations of the bones of the axial skeleton as given to you in class.
  9. Know the names & locations of the bones of the appendicular skeleton as given to you in class.
  10. Know the types of joints, where they are found, and how they work.
  11. What are the normal spinal curvatures?  What are the 3 abnormal spinal curvatures?
  12. What is osteoporosis?  How does this occur?

Activities/Assignments:

  1. Bone identification activity
  2. Bone Lab
  3. Short Answer Questions pg. 158 #’s 1-3,5-7,9,10,12-14,16,18,21,23,25
  4. At The Clinic pg 158 #’s 1,3,4,6

Anatomy and Physiology Honors

Skeletal System Study Guide

In order to successfully complete chapter four, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the following.

  1. What are the 2 divisions of the skeleton?  What is included in each?
  2. What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?
  3. What are the 2 classifications of bone tissue?  Describe them.
  4. What are the 4 types of bones?  Describe each.
  5. Draw and label the structures of a long bone.
  6. Describe an articulating surface of a long bone.
  7. Describe the 8 types of fractures and be able to determine the types of fractures from an x-ray
  8. Know the names & locations of the bones of the axial skeleton as given to you in class.
  9. Know the names & locations of the bones of the appendicular skeleton as given to you in class.
  10. Know the types of joints, where they are found, and how they work.
  11. What are the normal spinal curvatures?  What are the 3 abnormal spinal curvatures?
  12. What is osteoporosis?  How does this occur?

Activities/Assignments:

  1. Bone identification activity
  2. Bone Lab
  3. Short Answer Questions pg. 158 #’s 1-3,5-7,9,10,12-14,16,18,21,23,25
  4. At The Clinic pg 158 #’s 1,3,4,6
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