Analysing the skeleton Flashcards
What organ does the cranium protect
The brain
What organ do the ribs protect?
Your lungs and heart
What are joints?
When 2 or more bones meet to allow movement
What is the calculation for using the femur to estimate one’s height?
height (m)= (length of femur (m) x 2.6)+65
What is cartilage?
Cartilage is a resilient and smooth elastic tissue, rubber-like padding that covers and protects the ends of long bones at the joints
A femur, 0.35 m in length is found. Find the owner’s height. (cm)
65.91 cm
What are red blood cells?
Red blood cells are cells that transport oxygen to organs and parts of the body via the bloodstream.
Why must bones be slightly bendy?
To provide overall balance and stability to the bone.
What are white blood cells?
A part of the immune system. They help fight of infections, viruses and other diseases.
What is bone marrow
A spongy tissue that exists in some bones, its job is to produce blood cells.
Give 2 examples of bones which have bone marrow
- Hip bone
- Thigh bone
