Soc 12 : The Skeletal System Flashcards
What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system ?
- protection of vital organs - keeps organs safe
- muscle attachment - they need strong points to attach bones providing framework
- joints for movement - allow the body to move , small movement or large movement
- storing calcium and phosphorus - 2 vital minerals for healthy bones
- red and white blood cell production - when oxygen content drops/red blood cells they produce more.
What is the real names for the bones in your hand and where are they positioned ?
- upper hand - caepals
- middle hand - metacarples
- lower hand - fingertips - phalagens
What are the sections of the spine ?
Top - cervical
Middle - thoracic
Lower - lumbar
Lower - sacrum
Bottom - coccyx
What is the upper bone in the arm ?
Humerous
What are the bones in the feet (toes) ?
Upper - tarsels
Middle - metatarsels
Lower - phalagens
What is the real name for the sholder blade ?
Scapula
What is the real name for collar bone ?
Calvicle
What is the bone in your knee cap ?
Patella
What is the strongest bone in your body ?
Femur
What are the two bones in the shin ?
Bigger - tibia
Small - fibula
What is the bones in your hand (cuflinks) ?
Upper - carpals
Middle - metacarples
Lower - phalagens
What bones protect the heart ?
Ribs
What connects the ribs ?
Sternum
What is a long bone ?
Long bones are longer than they are wide. They don’t have to be big, small bones like finger bones (phalanges) count as long bones. A long bone has a shaft and two ends.
What is a short bone ?
Short bones are generally the same size in length, width and thickness. The only short bones in the body are the carpals (cuffs) in the wrist and the tarsals (toes) in the foot.