BIO 168 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(The Skeletal System) LAB 6
ASSIGNMENT LATEST UPDATED.
,Lab 6 The Skeletal System
Student Name:
Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit):
Lab Report Format Expectations
Utilize college level grammar and professional formatting when completing this worksheet. Submissions
without proper formatting, all required photos or sufficient responses will be rejected. Pre- lab Questions
1. List the functions of the skeletal system.
The skeletal system performs several important functions in the body such as support,
protection, movement, mineral storage, blood cell production, and energy storage.
2. What material contributes the greatest to the compressive strength of bone?
The material that contributes the greatest to the compressive strength of bone is
hydroxyapatite.
3. Brie昀氀y describe the process of bone remodeling.
Bone remodeling is a continuous process that involves the removal of old bone tissue
and the formation of new bone tissue.
, Lab 6 The Skeletal System
EXPERIMENT 1: CLASSIFICATION OF BONES
Introduction Questions
1. Why is it important to classify bones? Provide a few sentences in response to this
question, below.
Classifying bones is important for understanding structure and function, facilitating
communication, aiding in medical practices, supporting research and study, and
enhancing educational experiences.
Data and Observations
Insert your observations for this experiment in the table below.
Table 6: Classiffication of Bones
Bone Name Classiffication by Shape Classiffication by Location
vertebrae irregular axial
tarsals short appendicular
frontal 昀氀at axial
temporal 昀氀at axial
carpals short appendicular
radius long appendicular
sternum 昀氀at axial
tibia long appendicular
ulna long appendicular
femur long appendicular
Results and Discussion
1. Aside from length, what are some other common characteristics of a long bone? Are
long bones typically associated with the axial or appendicular skeleton?
Aside from length, long bones have several other common characteristics such as shape,
compact and spongy bone, and marrow cavity. Long bones are typically associated with
the appendicular skeleton. The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs,
such as the femur, tibia, 昀椀bula, humerus, radius, and ulna. These bones play a role in
movement and locomotion, attaching to muscles and forming the framework of the
limbs. In contrast, the axial skeleton includes the bones of the skull, vertebral column,
(The Skeletal System) LAB 6
ASSIGNMENT LATEST UPDATED.
,Lab 6 The Skeletal System
Student Name:
Access Code (located on the lid of your lab kit):
Lab Report Format Expectations
Utilize college level grammar and professional formatting when completing this worksheet. Submissions
without proper formatting, all required photos or sufficient responses will be rejected. Pre- lab Questions
1. List the functions of the skeletal system.
The skeletal system performs several important functions in the body such as support,
protection, movement, mineral storage, blood cell production, and energy storage.
2. What material contributes the greatest to the compressive strength of bone?
The material that contributes the greatest to the compressive strength of bone is
hydroxyapatite.
3. Brie昀氀y describe the process of bone remodeling.
Bone remodeling is a continuous process that involves the removal of old bone tissue
and the formation of new bone tissue.
, Lab 6 The Skeletal System
EXPERIMENT 1: CLASSIFICATION OF BONES
Introduction Questions
1. Why is it important to classify bones? Provide a few sentences in response to this
question, below.
Classifying bones is important for understanding structure and function, facilitating
communication, aiding in medical practices, supporting research and study, and
enhancing educational experiences.
Data and Observations
Insert your observations for this experiment in the table below.
Table 6: Classiffication of Bones
Bone Name Classiffication by Shape Classiffication by Location
vertebrae irregular axial
tarsals short appendicular
frontal 昀氀at axial
temporal 昀氀at axial
carpals short appendicular
radius long appendicular
sternum 昀氀at axial
tibia long appendicular
ulna long appendicular
femur long appendicular
Results and Discussion
1. Aside from length, what are some other common characteristics of a long bone? Are
long bones typically associated with the axial or appendicular skeleton?
Aside from length, long bones have several other common characteristics such as shape,
compact and spongy bone, and marrow cavity. Long bones are typically associated with
the appendicular skeleton. The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs,
such as the femur, tibia, 昀椀bula, humerus, radius, and ulna. These bones play a role in
movement and locomotion, attaching to muscles and forming the framework of the
limbs. In contrast, the axial skeleton includes the bones of the skull, vertebral column,
