Basic Skeletal Anatomy Worksheet

1. Describe the 4 functions of bones.
-Protect internal organs
-Allow for muscle attachment
-Support the body
-Produce blood cells

2. How many bones are there in the human body? 206.

3. What are the two divisions of the skeletal system? Axial and appendicular.

Name 5 specific bones in each division.

AXIAL:
- Skull
- Clavicle
- Sternum
- Rib Cage
- Vertebral Column

APPENDICULAR:
- Humerus
- Tibia
- Fibula
- Femur
- Patella


4. What bone makes up the upper arm? Humerus.

5. What bone makes up the face? Skull.

6. Name two bones that protect vital internal organs. Pelvis and Rib Cage.

7. What bone in the forearm is always on thumb side? Radius.

8. What bone is movable for back muscles to attach to? Scapula.

9. What bone is also known as the shin bone? Tibia.

10. Sketch a human skeleton and label the following bones: skull, clavicle, sternum, humerus, radius, ulna, patella, femur, tibia, fibula, pelvis, vertebral column, scapula and rib cage.

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