Soc 12: Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 classifications of bons
A
-Long bones
-short bones
-irregular bones
-flat bones
2
Q
What is a long bone
A
Generates movement, longer than they are wide
3
Q
What are short bones
A
Weight bearing, same size in length, width and thickness
4
Q
What are irregular bones
A
Protection/muscle attachment, have an odd shape and vary in function
5
Q
What are flat bones
A
Protects vital organs/muscle attachments
6
Q
Examples of long bones
A
-Humerus
-Radius
-Ulna
-Tibia
-Fibula
-Femur
-Phalanges
7
Q
Examples of short bones.
A
-Carpals
-tarpals
8
Q
Example of flat bones
A
-Sternum
-Clavicle
-Pelvis
-Rib cage
-Patella
-Cranium
9
Q
What are the 4 parts of the vertsbrae
A
-cervical
-thoracic
-lumbar
-sacrum
-coccyx
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