Skeleton Flashcards
What does the cranium do
The Cranium protects the brain.
What does the clavicle do
The clavicle provides structural support between the shoulder and the rest of the skeleton.
What does the sternum do
The sternum forms attachments for various muscles
What does the humerus do
The humeurs helps your arm move, flex and rotate and holds 13 muscles in place.
What does the Ribs do
It protects organs while aiding in respiration.
What does the carpals do
The carpals enable the wrist to rotate and move vertically and horizontally up and down.
What does the metacarpals do
The metacarpals provide attaching points to muscles.
what does the phalanges do
The phalanges give structure ,hands, and allow the toes to bend properly,foot.
what does the ulna do
The ulna helps you move your arm, wrist and hand and supports important muscles,tendons and blood vessels.
what does the radius do
The radius makes the forearm and hand to extend at the elbow.
what does the patella do
The patella helps muscles, tendons and ligaments work correctly.
what does the fibula do
The Fibula provides stability to the ankle joint.
what does the tibia do
The tibia’s main function is to bear weight.
what does the scapula do
The scapula serves an attachment point for several muscles.
what does the vertebrae do
The vertebrae protects and supports the spinal cord also bears the majority of the weight put upon your spine.
what does the pelvis do
The pelvis serves as an attachment point for muscles and withstands the forces generated by them.
what does the femur do
Holds the weight of your body when you stand and move also connects muscles, tendons and ligaments in your hips and knees to the rest of the body.
what does the tarsals do
The tarsals act as an important attachment for muscles of the leg and foot.
what does the metatarsals do
The metatarsals absorb force , supports the body while also being a site for many of the muscles of the lower limb and foot.
