Mr bones Flashcards

Functions

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What is the function of the Skull?

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Protection of the brain and orbits of the eyes

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What is the function of the Radius?

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It helps you move your arm and wrist and the radius also supports lots of important muscles.

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What is the function of the Ulna?

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It helps your forearm and wrist move, flex and rotate. Holding more than a dozen muscles in place.

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What is the function of the Breast Bone?

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It protects the heart, lungs and blood vessels from physical damage.

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What is the function of the Rib Cage?

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It protects the heart and the lungs

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What is the function of the Vertebra?

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It protects the spinal cord

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What is the function of the Hip Girdle?

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To support the weight of the upper body when sitting

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What is the function of the Hip Bone?

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It supports your body weight and allows you to move your upper leg.

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What is the function of the Sacrum?

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It support the weight of the spinal cord

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What is the function of the Tail Bone?

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It supports your weight and helps you keep your balance.

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What is the function of the Femur?

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Holding the weight of your body when you stand and move.

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What is the function of the Knee Cap?

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To help with knee extension and movement.

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What is the function of the Shin Bone?

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It plays an important role in how you stand, move and keep your balance.

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What is the function of the Calf Bone?

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To provide stability and support to the rest of the body

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What is the function of the Upper Jaw?

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It holds the upper teeth, shapes the middle of the face, and supports the nose

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What is the function of Lower Jaw?

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It supports the bottom row of teeth and gives shape to the lower face and chin.

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What is the function of the Collar Bone?

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It provides structural support between the shoulder and the rest of the skeleton

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What is the function of the Shoulder Blade?

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Holding the bones of your shoulder joint in place.

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What is the function of the Shoulder Girdle?

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It provides support and stabilization to allow the shoulder to move.

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What is the function of the Humerus?

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It’s a critical part of your ability to move your arm.

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What is the function of the Carpals?

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The carpal bones enable the wrist to rotate and move up and down.

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What is te function of the Metacarpals?

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The basic function of the metacarpals is to act as the bridge between the wrist and fingers.

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What is the function of the Phalanges(hand)

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The phalanges function to allow us to grip and hold onto objects.

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What is the function of the Heel Bone?

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to help support the body’s weight and aid in the movement of multiple joints

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What is the function of the Tarsals?

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The tarsal bones of the foot are important for stability and movement.

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What is the function of the Metatarsals?

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Together, the metatarsal and tarsal bones help to form the main arches of the foot.

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What is the function of the Phalanges(Foot)

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The phalanges of the foot help us balance, walk, and run.