Joints, Muscles, and the Skeleton Flashcards
What is a Hydrostatic Skeleton?
A skeleton that supports the body by pressuring fluid
What is an Endoskeleton?
A skeleton on the inside of the body
What is an Exoskeleton?
A skeleton on the outside of the body
What are the functions of the vertebrate skeleton?
It provides support, controls movement, protects, and produces blood cells for the body
What bones make up your spine?
Your vertebrae
What is the scientific name for the collar bone?
The Clavicle
What is the scientific name for the breast bone?
The Sternum
What is the scientific name for the tail bone?
The Coccyx
What is the scientific name for skull?
The Cranium
What is the scientific name for the upper arm bone?
The Humerus
What is the scientific name for the jaw bone?
The Mandible
What is the scientific name for the shoulder-blade?
The Scapula
What are the two bones making up the lower arm?
The Radius and the Ulna
What is the scientific name for the hip bone?
The Pelvis
What is the scientific name for the thigh bone?
The Femur
What are the two bones making up the lower leg?
The Fibula (back) and Tibia (front)
What are three sections of bones making up the hands?
The Phalanges, Carpals, and the Metacarpals
What are three sections of bones making up the feet?
Phalanges, Tarsals, and the Metatarsals
How does a hinge joint move?
It moves in only one plane
How does a ball and socket joint move?
It can swivel and move in any direction
How does a pivot joint move?
The two bones (one circular and other ring-like) turn around each other
