Skeletal System Flashcards

1
Q

Synovial joint

A

Where 2 or more bones meet within a capsule to allow a wide range of movement

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2
Q

Cranium

A

Skull

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3
Q

Scapula

A

Shoulder

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4
Q

Clavicle

A

Collarbone

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5
Q

Sternum

A

In between ribs , Centre of chest

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6
Q

Ribs

A

Ribs , either side of sternum

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7
Q

Vertebrae

A

Back

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8
Q

Humorous

A

Upper arm

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9
Q

Ulna

A

Fore arm , side of little finger . Next to radius

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10
Q

Radius

A

Fore arm , side of thumb . Next to ulna

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11
Q

Metacarpals

A

Main hand

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12
Q

Carpals

A

Wrist

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13
Q

phalanges

A

Fingers and toes

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14
Q

Femur

A

Upper leg

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15
Q

patella

A

Knee

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16
Q

Tibia

A

Front of shin , on top of fibula

17
Q

Fibula

A

Back of shin. , under tibia

18
Q

Tarsals

A

Ankle

19
Q

metatarsals

A

Main foot

20
Q

Hinge joint

A

Allows flexion and extension

21
Q

Ball and socket joint

A

Allows all types of movement

22
Q

Tendon

A

Attaches muscle to bone .allows movement

23
Q

Ligament

A

Bone to bone , prevent dislocation

24
Q

Cartilage

A

shock absorber

reduces the rubbing of the bone surfaces.