Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the purposes of the musculoskeletal system?
A
The main functions are to create movement, provide stability, posture and protection.
2
Q
What is the cranium?
A
The skull
3
Q
What is the upper jaw?
A
Mandible
4
Q
What is the lower jaw?
A
Clavicle
5
Q
What is the upper arm called?
A
Humerus
6
Q
What is the bone that protects the organs?
A
Rib
7
Q
What is the plate in the middle of the chest?
A
Sternum
8
Q
What bone is on the outside of the lower arm?
A
Radius (in line with the thumb)
9
Q
What bone is on the inside of the lower arm?
A
Ulna (in line with small finger)
10
Q
What is the bone in the upper leg (thigh)?
A
Femur
11
Q
What is the knee cap called?
A
Patella
