o Show the divisions of the three parts of the sternum on your Maniken
and list their names below.
Manubrium Sterni Body Xiphoid Process
o We refer to many bones of the human skeleton by common names rather than by the scientific term. Write an alternate name for the sternum, the scapula, the patella and the carpals.
Sternum-Breast Bone Scapula-Shoulder Blade Patella-Knee Cap Carpals-Wrist
o How many bones do you have in one of your hands (including your wrist)? Explain your answer.
There are 27 bones in the hand and wrist combined. 14 phalanges 5 metacarpals 8 carpal bones
o You did not label the smallest bones of the body on your model. Where are these bones found?
The smallest bones in the body are the stapes found in the ear.
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o Which bone(s) of the human body differ in males and females? Label one with a square.
The pelvic bone The coccygeal
o The human skeleton is composed of two divisions- the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton. What defines the difference between these two?
The axial skeleton is made up of the bones along the axis of the body. The appendicular skeleton is made up of the bones of the appendages (arms and legs) and the girdles (shoulder and pelvic).
Conclusion 1. Why are there sutures on the human skull? What does this tell you about the actual structure of the skull? There are sutures on the skull because at birth a person has six parts to their skull to allow the baby to come out of the birthing canal. After birth a persons skull will mend together into only three parts.
2. Think about the structure and function of your backbone. Why do you think there are discs of cartilage between the bones in the vertebral column? There are discs of cartilage because without the cartilage the vertebras would rub together causing friction. The cartilage also cushions the vertebras and absorbs shock when we move. This cartilage saves us from having a lot of pain and problems with our vertebral column.
3. What is the difference between a true rib, a false rib and a floating rib? The true ribs connect with sternum and are made up of hard bone. The false ribs are made up of cartilage and are not connected to the sternum. They are only connected to the bottom true ribs. The floating ribs are made of cartilage and do not connect to anything in the front.
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4. A man was in a car accident and fractured cervical vertebrae, his femur and his 5 th metatarsal. Explain his injuries to a non-science person. This man fractured his neck vertebra, his thigh, and his pinky toe.
5. What are the main functions of the human skeletal system? The main functions of the skeletal system are to make blood cells, hold the tissues of the body, give a strong shape, and protect.
6. Describe how differences in our skeleton can contribute to our identity. A persons size, shape, gender, race and age can be found in their skeletal system. Many people are different sizes, therefore their bones are different sizes too. The size and strength of the bones also helps determine how old a person is. The skeletal system can vary in shapes too, for example some people have a very prominent jaw shape while others dont. Gender can be found mostly by looking at the pelvic bone. Race can be found by features in the maxilla and skull.