Soc 12- Skeletal System Flashcards
5 functions of skeletal system
Protection of vital organs
Muscle attachment
Joints for movement
Strong calcium and phosphorus
Red and white blood cell production
What is the bone called at your colar bone
Clavicle
What is the bone called in your upper arm
Humerus
What is the bone in the central pwrt of your chest
Sternum
What is the bone that covers most of torso
Ribs
What is the bone in your hips
Pelvis
What is the bone in forearms that clolest to your body
Ulna
What is the bone in yoyr forearms that is furthest away from body
Radius
What is the bone in your upper leg
Femur
What is the bone in your knee
Patella
What are the bones in ankle called
Tarsals
What are the bones in your upper toe
Metatarsals
What are the bones in lower toe
Phalanges
What is the bone in your head
Cranium
What is the bone in your spine
Vertebrae
What is the bone in your shoulder blades
Scapula
What are the bones in your wrist
Carpals
What are the bones in upper fingers
Metacarpals
What are the bones in lower fingers
Phalanges
What is the name of bigger bone in lower leg
Tibia
What is the name of smaller bone in lower leg
Fibula
What are long bones used for and example
Generate movement and vital to generate movement,speed and strength. Ulna,radius,tibia,fibula and humerus
What are the short bones used for and examples of them
Used for weight-bearing, shock absorption and spreading loads. Carpals and tarsals
What are irregular bones used for and examples
They are used for protection and attachment of muscles and have specific functions. Vertebrae