Bones and joints Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 classification of bones?
A
Flat
Short
Long
Irregular
2
Q
What are the 5 movements at joints
A
Flexion Extension Rotation Abduction Adduction
3
Q
Flexion definition
A
Decreasing the angle at a joint
4
Q
Extension definition
A
Increasing the angle at a joint
5
Q
Rotation
A
Full movement about an axis
6
Q
Abduction
A
Movement of a limb away from the midline
7
Q
Adduction
A
Movement of a limb towards the midline of the body
8
Q
What is the sternum bone
A
The breast bone or centre of the chest
9
Q
What is the humerus bone
A
The upper arm bone
10
Q
What is the pelvis bone
A
The hip bone
11
Q
What is the carpels bone
A
The wrist bone
12
Q
What is the femur bone
A
The upper leg bone
13
Q
What is the patella bone
A
The kneecap
14
Q
What are the tarsals bone
A
The ankle bones
15
Q
What is the metatarsals bone
A
The feet bones
