Bones Flashcards
How many types of bones are there?
Name them.
4
Long Bones
Short Bones
Irregular Bones
Flat Bones
What are short bones for?
Finer, more precise movement
What are flat bones for?
They protect your vital organs
What are long bones for?
Gross (bigger) movements
What are irregular bones for?
To keep the structure of the body
Example of a short bone
Carpals, tarsals
Example of a long bone
Humerus, radius, ulna, metacarpals, femur, metatarsals, phalanges, fibula, tibia
Example of a flat bone
Cranium, sternum, clavicle, ribs, pelvis, sacrum
Example of an irregular bone
Vertebrae, patella
Name all the functions of the skeleton
Support
Shape and points for attachment
Protection
Movement
Mineral storage
Function of skeleton
Define:
Support
Keeps you upright and holds your body in place
Functions of the skeleton
Define:
Shape and points for attachment
It gives us our general shape
It provides anchorage for the muscles to attach, so when they contract we can move.
Functions of the skeleton
Define:
Protection
They protect our bodies’ vital organs from external forces
Functions of the skeleton
Define:
Movement
Helps out body move by providing anchor points for the muscles to pull against.
Function of the skeleton
Define:
Mineral storage
The bones store several minerals including calcium and phosphorus.
The inner marrow of the long bones and ribs produce red and white blood cells.
Red blood cells carry oxygen to working muscles and white blood cells fight infections.
