skeletal system test

1.    Explain the health triangle.

a.    Mental/emotional, physical, and social

b.    They all need to be balanced in order to facilitate a healthy lifestyle

2.    List steps you can take to promote your physical, mental/emotional, and social health.

a.    Physical: 60 minutes of intentional exercise, 8-10 hours of sleep, avoid drugs, tobacco, alcohol

b.    Mental/emotional: eat well, relax and take time for yourself

c.    Social: seek and maintain healthy relationships

3.    Six risk behaviors that account for most deaths and disability among teens.

a.    Tobacco use

b.    Unhealthy dietary behaviors

c.    Inadequate physical activity

d.    Alcohol and other drug use

e.    Sexual behaviors that may result in STDs

f.    Behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence

Musculoskeletal System:

1.    List the functions of the skeletal system.

a.    Provide structure, support, and shape

b.    Movement

c.    Produce blood cells

d.    Protect internal organs

e.    Storage for calcium/phosphorous

2.    Correctly label the parts of a human skeleton.

3.    Know the 5 objectives discussed by Dr. Mahon in her presentation (See Notes)

a.    Osteoporosis is a condition in which there is decreased bone mass due to lack of minerals such as calcium and phosphorous. This causes the bones to become weak leading to easy breakage.

b.    Most common breaks in spine, wrist, and hip

c.    Most women reach peak bone mass by 40

d.    Types of cells that build bone: osteoblast; types of cells that carve out old bone: osteoclast

e.    Risk factors of osteoporosis: older than 65, close relative with osteoporosis, premature menopause

f.    To prevent osteoporosis, eat a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D

4.    How can we take care of our skeletal system?

a.    Wear proper equipment

b.    Eat a diet rich in vitamin D and calcium

c.    Exercise regularly

5.    List 3 types of muscle tissue and give examples of each.

a.    Cardiac: heart

b.    Skeletal: biceps

c.    Smooth: intestines

6.    Explain different types of joints and give an example of each.

a.    Saddle: thumb

b.    Ball and socket: hip/shoulder

c.    Hinge: elbow

d.    Gliding: wrist carpals

e.    Pivot: neck

7.    Review all answers to skeletal webquest!

8.    Review notes on posture and backpack safety.

9.    Define fracture, dislocation, arthritis, & scoliosis.

a.    Fracture: any break in the bone

b.    Dislocation: when a bone slips out of place tearing the ligaments that attach the bone at the joint

c.    Arthritis: inflammation of a joint

d.    Scoliosis: lateral curvature of the spine