Bones Flashcards
The Skeletal system is made up of….
APPENDICULAR & AXIAL
How many bones are in the adult body?
206
What type of bone is the Scapula
Flat Bone
Tendons attach muscles to……
Bones
Where on the body would you find the Navicular bone?
The foot
What is Supination?
Supination refers to turning the palm of the hand to face upwards
Where does the Mandible form?
The mandible forms the lower jaw
What can be found in Compact bone?
Haversian canals are found in compact bone
What type of bone is the Sternum?
Flat Bone
How many bones does the vertebral column consist of?
33 Bones
What type of joint is the ball and socket?
Synovial Joint
Where is the Radius found?
Lower Arm
What is Kyphosis?
An exaggerated outward (toward the posterior) curvature of the thoracic spine.
What is the function of the skeleton?
Protection, Movement, Support
The Femur is known as the….
Thigh Bone
The knee cap is known as the…
Patella