bone functions Flashcards
cranium
protection of skull
mandible
movement of the jaw
vertebrae
support and shpe
clavicle
movement of the shoulder
scapula
movement of upper body and arm
sternum
protection of of lungs, heart and chest blood vessels
ribs
protection of lungs
humerus
protection of shoulder,movement of arm
radius
movement of arms
ulna
movement and support of arm
carpals
movement of wrist
metacarpals
movement and support
phalanges (hands)
movement of fingers
pelvis
protection of reproductive system,support
sacrum
support of pelvis
coccyx
attachment of muscles,support,weight bearing
femur
support,attachment of muscles,tendons,ligaments
patella
movement,supports important muscles
tibia
weight bearing
fibula
support of ankle
talus
support,weight bearing
tarsals
weight bearing,support in the foot
metatarsals
support in the foot
phalanges
movement in toes