Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of the skeleton
A
Produce blood
protect vital organs
give body shape
allows movement with a joint
2
Q
What are joints
A
They enable movement to occur
3
Q
Name the 6 synovial joints
A
Hinge ball and socket gliding pivot condyloid saddle
4
Q
Hinge
A
Knee and elbow
5
Q
Ball and socket
A
Shoulder and hip
6
Q
Gliding
A
Feet and hands
7
Q
Pivot
A
Neck
8
Q
Condyloid
A
Wrist
9
Q
Saddle
A
Thumb
10
Q
Function of the Cartlidge
A
Forms of caution between the bones to start rubbing
11
Q
Function of a ligament
A
Hold bones together
12
Q
Function of a tendon
A
Attaches muscles to the bones
13
Q
Example of a Long bone
A
Femur
14
Q
Example of a short born
A
Carole’s
15
Q
Example of a flat bone
A
Cranium
