1. General Flashcards
1
Q
What are the parts of the skeleton system
A
o Bones
o Joints
o Cartilages
o Ligaments
2
Q
What are the functions of the skeleton system
A
o Support
o Protection
o Movement
o Blood cell formation
3
Q
How many bones are in the human body
A
206
4
Q
The skeleton is subdivided into what parts
A
1-Axial Skeleton
2-Appendicular Skeleton
5
Q
What are the 4 parts of the axial skeleton
A
o Skull
o Vertebral column
o rib cage
o hyoid bone
6
Q
What are the 3 parts of the appendicular skeleton
A
o Limbs
o Pectoral girdle
o Pelvic girdle
7
Q
What are the 5 bone shapes
A
Long > femur, humerus Short > Carpals, Tarsals Flat > Sternum, Skull, ribs, pelvis Irregular > Vertebrae Sesamoid > patella
