SOC 12 : SKELETAL SYSTEM Flashcards
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
- protection of vital organs
- muscle attachments
- joints for movement
- storing calcium
- phosphorus
- red and white cell production
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE SKULL
The cranium
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE SPINE
The vertebrae
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE COLLAR BONE
The clavicle
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE TOP OF THE ARM
The humerous
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE UPPER LEG BONE
The femur
What are the names of the two bone on ur lower arm
The radius and ulna
WHAT IS THE NAME OF YOUR TOES
The phalanges
WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE FINGERS
Phalanges
WHAT IS THE BONE THAT PROTECTS THE HEART
The ribcage
WHAT IS THE BONE ON YOUR HEART
The sternum
WHAT IS THE BONE IN YOUR HANDS
Metacarpals
WHAT IS THE BONE IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR FINGERS
Carpals
WHAT IS THE MIDDLE HIP BONE CALLED
Pelvis
WHAT IS THE BONE IN THE KNEECAP CALLED
PATELLA
WHAT IS THE BONE ABOVE YOUR FEET
The tarsals
WHAT IS THE INNER BONE OF YOUR ARM
Ulna
WHAT IS THE OUTER BONE OF THE ARM
Radius
WHAT IS THE BONE OF THE SHIN
Tibia
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERNT SECTIONS OF THE VERTEBRAE
- cervical
- thoracic
- lumbar
- sacrum
- coccyx
HOW MANY BONES ARE IN THE CERVICAL
7 bones
HOW MANY BONES ARE IN THE THORACIC
12 bones
HOW MANY BONES ARE IN THE LUMBAR
5 bones
HOW MANY BONES ARE IN THE SACRUM
5 bones
HOW MANY BONES ARE IN THE COCCYX
4 bones
WHAT ARE THE 4 TYPES OF BONES
- short
- long
- flat
- irregular
WHAT DO LONG BONES DO
They generate movement and strength
WHAT DO SHORT BONES DO
For weight bearing activities
WHAT DO IRREGULAR BONES USED FOR
For protection and helps with movement
WHAT DO FLAT BONES DO
They protect vital organs and muscle attachment
DESCRIPTION OF LONG BONES
Long bones are longer than they are wide. They dont have to be big. A long bone has a shaft and two ends
Description of short bones
Short bones are the same size in length, width and thickness.
Description of flat bones
Flat bones usually protects organs or offer a good surface for muscles to attach to
Description of irregular bones
They have odd shapes and vary in function
