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Soc 12 The Skeletal System Flashcards

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What are the Five functions of the skeletal system?

A

Muscle attachment
Protection of vital organs
Joints for movement
Red and white blood cell production
Storing calcium and phosphorus

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What is the name of the bone in the upper arm?

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The humerus

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What is the name of the bone in the shoulder?

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The clavicle

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What is the name of the bone that protects the lungs and heart?

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The sternum

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What is the name of the bone that is in your rib cage?

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The ribs

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What is the name of the bone that is in your forearm?

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The Ulna

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What is the name of the bone that is found in the forearm?

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The radius.

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What is the name of the bone that the hips go into?

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The pelvis

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What is the name of the bone that is on your thigh?

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The femur

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What is the name of the bone that is on your kneecap?

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The Patella

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What is the name of the bone that is on your ankle?

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The tarsals

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What is the name of the bone on your foot?

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The metatarsals.

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What is the name of the bone that is found on your toe?

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The Phalanges

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What is the name of the bone that is on your skull?

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The cranium

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What is the name of the bone that is on your shoulder blade?

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The Scapula

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What is the name of the bone that is on your wrist?

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The Carpals

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What is the name of the bone that is on your hand?

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Metacarpals

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What is the name of the bone that is on your fingers?

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Phalanges

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What is the name of the bone that is on your calf?

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Fibula

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What is the name of the bone that is on your shin?

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Tibia

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What is the name of the bone that is on your spine?

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Vertebrae

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What do the long bones do?

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They Generate movement and Strength.

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What do the short bones do?

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They are used for weight bearing.

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What do the iregular bones do?

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They are used for protection.

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What do the flat bones do?

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They protect vital organs.

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