Bones And Classifications Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 types of bones?
A
Long bones, short bones, flat bones and irregular bones
2
Q
What are the funtions of the skeletal system?
A
Movement, mineral storage, protect vital organs, production of red blood cells, maintain shape and to support
3
Q
Bones that make up the shoulder joint:
A
Collar bone, scapula, humerus
4
Q
Bones that make up the ankle joint:
A
Radius, ulna, humerus
5
Q
Bones that make up the hip joint:
A
Pelvis, femur
6
Q
Bones that make up the knee joint:
A
Femur, tibia, fibula, patella
7
Q
What is a synovial joint?
A
Designed to allow movement and prevent injury where two joints meet
8
Q
What is a ligament?
A
Attaches bone to bone
9
Q
What is a tendon?
A
Attaches muscle to bone
