Skelton Flashcards
What is the lower jaw called
Mandible. The strongest bone of the face holds the lower teeth in place.
The skull is composed of two parts what are they
The mandible and cranium. The cranium provides a protective cavity for the brain.
What flat bone is in the centre of the thorax (chest).
The sternum. It connects to the rib bones via cartilage and helps protect the heart and lungs.
What is your collar bone called
Clavicle. It’s the only bone in the body that lies horizontally.
What bone runs from your shoulder to your elbow.
Humerus. It’s said that that’s how your funny bone was introduced because it was associated with the humerus.
What bones are directly attached to the sternum.
The ribs. A human has 24 ribs(12 pairs) It’s purpose is to protect the lungs, heart and other internal organs of the thorax(chest)
Name the 5 main regions of the Vertebrae/Spine
Cervical vertebrae(C1-C7) in the neck Thoracic vertebrae(T1-T12) in the chest Lumbar vertebrae(L1-L5) in the lower back Sacrum vertebrae(5) Coccyx vertebrae(5 fused)
What is your hip bone
Pelvic bone.
What is your tail bone called
Coccyx
What are the names of the two bones between your elbow and wrist
Ulna and Radius
The hand consists of 3 types of bones. What are they and in which order.
Phalanges: Tips of fingers to knuckles.
Metacarpals: Knuckles to bottom of wrist.
Carpals: Wrist area to Ulna and Radius
What’s the thigh bone called
Femur. Is the strongest bone in the body.
What is your kneecap called
Patella.
Name the two bones that make up the lower leg
Fibula and Tibia.
Name 3 parts to the foot
Tarsals: Ankle bones
Metatarsals: Centre to ankle bones
Phalanges: Tips to centre of toes
