1. Skeletal sytem Flashcards
Location and function of the cranium
skull
protection of the brain
Location and function of the vertebrate
spine
provides posture and support
Location and function of the sternum and ribs
chest
protection of vital organs
Articulating bones of the shoulder
humerous
scapula
Articulating bones of the elbow joint
humerous
radius
ulna
Articulating bones of the hip joint
pelvis
femur
Articulating bones of the knee joint
femur
tibia
fibula
identify the bones in the wrist and hands
humerous
radius
ulna
Identify the bones in ankle and feet
ankle - tarsal
feet - phalanges
identify a long bone and descfribe the function
radius
humerous
femur
tibia
produce blood and store minerals
identify the six functions of the skeletal system
support
posture
protection
movement
production of blood
mineral storage
location of two hinge joints
elbow and knee
location of 2 ball and socket joints
shoulder and hip
identify the 6 types of movement
flexion
extention
adduction
abduction
rotation
circumduction
flexion
decrease of angle at the joint
extension
increase of angle at joint
adduction
moving a limb towards the midline
abduction
moving a limb away from the midline
rotation
circular movement at a joint
circumduction
combination of flexion extention abduction and adduction
function of a ligament
attach bone to bone
function of a tendon
attach muscle to bone
function of cartilage
found at end of bones and reduces friction
