Lab 6 The Skeletal System BIO201L
Student Name: Click here to enter text.
Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit):
Pre-Lab Questions:
”1. List the functions of the skeletal system.”
The fuctions of skeletal system include; Support, Movement, Protection, Storage of bone
marrow, Red marrow production”
2. What material contributes the greatest to the compressive strength of bone? ”
Calcium phosphate and Calcium carbonate”
3. Briefly describe the process of bone remodeling. ”
It is the process of reshaping of the bones depending on sphysical needs through adaptation
Experiment 1: Classification of Bones
Table 6: Classification of Bones
Bone Name Classification by Shape Classification by Location
Ulna Long Appendicular
Radius Long Appendicular
Carpals Short Appendicular
Tibia Long Appendicular
Tarsals Short Appendicular
Vertebra Irregular Axial
Femur Long Appendicular
Temporal Flat Axial
Sternum Flat Axial
Frontal Flat Axial
Post-Lab Questions
”1. Why is it important to classify bones? ”
Classification is important for treatment and identification. The bones have different
functions and also shapes. ”
2. Aside from length, what are some other common characteristics of a long bone? Are long
bones typically associated with the axial or appendicular skeleton? ”
Long bones have cartilage on each end to prevent friction. The bones are associated with
appendicular”
3. Compare flat bones and long bones. How are they different? How are they the same? ”
, Lab 6 The Skeletal System BIO201L
Long bones are column like while flat bones have larger surface area but shotter. Both types
of bones produce red bone marrow
Experiment 2: Digital Slide Image Examination—Bone
Post-Lab Questions
”1. Label the arrows in the following digital slide images: ”
”Cortical Bone: ”
A- Interstitial Lamellae
B- Haversian System
C- Concentric Lamellae
D- Haversian Canals
”Trabecular Bone: ”
A- Trabeculae
B- Marrow Cavity
Student Name: Click here to enter text.
Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit):
Pre-Lab Questions:
”1. List the functions of the skeletal system.”
The fuctions of skeletal system include; Support, Movement, Protection, Storage of bone
marrow, Red marrow production”
2. What material contributes the greatest to the compressive strength of bone? ”
Calcium phosphate and Calcium carbonate”
3. Briefly describe the process of bone remodeling. ”
It is the process of reshaping of the bones depending on sphysical needs through adaptation
Experiment 1: Classification of Bones
Table 6: Classification of Bones
Bone Name Classification by Shape Classification by Location
Ulna Long Appendicular
Radius Long Appendicular
Carpals Short Appendicular
Tibia Long Appendicular
Tarsals Short Appendicular
Vertebra Irregular Axial
Femur Long Appendicular
Temporal Flat Axial
Sternum Flat Axial
Frontal Flat Axial
Post-Lab Questions
”1. Why is it important to classify bones? ”
Classification is important for treatment and identification. The bones have different
functions and also shapes. ”
2. Aside from length, what are some other common characteristics of a long bone? Are long
bones typically associated with the axial or appendicular skeleton? ”
Long bones have cartilage on each end to prevent friction. The bones are associated with
appendicular”
3. Compare flat bones and long bones. How are they different? How are they the same? ”
, Lab 6 The Skeletal System BIO201L
Long bones are column like while flat bones have larger surface area but shotter. Both types
of bones produce red bone marrow
Experiment 2: Digital Slide Image Examination—Bone
Post-Lab Questions
”1. Label the arrows in the following digital slide images: ”
”Cortical Bone: ”
A- Interstitial Lamellae
B- Haversian System
C- Concentric Lamellae
D- Haversian Canals
”Trabecular Bone: ”
A- Trabeculae
B- Marrow Cavity
