General Information
What is another name for the skeletal system?
The musculoskeletal system
What human ears and noses are made of
Cartilage
The shape(s) that scoliosis in children causes the spine to shape to grow into
An S or C shape
How can you prevent injury during sport?
Wearing protective equipment
The largest bone in the human body
Femur
Number of bones in a fully developed adult human body
206
How many types of joints are there?
3
The most common medical problems in the US
(Scoliosis, Back Pain, or Growth Plate Injuries)
Back pain
What vitamin can be harmful to the skeletal system when too much is consumed?
Vitamin A
The scientific name for the collarbone
Clavicle
How many bones does a human have at birth
What does spongey bone store?
Bone marrow
The age that scoliosis is generally diagnosed at
Early adolescence; around ages 11-12
What two minerals are helpful to the skeletal system?
Calcium and vitamin D
What bone protects the bladder, parts of the intestines and the reproductive organs in humans assigned female at birth?
Pelvis
The four primary functions of the skeletal system
Providing structure, protecting organs, providing red blood cells, and storing minerals
What is a ligament and what is its purpose?
Strong connective tissue that holds bones together, similar to an elastic
What are the two common causes of growth plate injuries?
Sudden bone growth or falls and blows to limbs
What are the benefits of drinking water?
Lubricating joints and keeping tissue healthy
What is the smallest bone in the body?
Stapes
What is the production of red blood cells called?
Hematopoiesis
Periosteum, compact bone, and spongey bone
What is the scientific name for brittle bone disease?
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
How can substance abuse negatively impact the skeletal system?
Substance abuse can interfere with the efficiency of organs and absorption of minerals
Where is the hyoid located?
At the base of the tongue