Soc12 Flashcards
Name the 5 things the skeletal system does
Protection of vital organs
Muscle attachment
Posture
Storing calcum and phosphorus
Red and white blood cell production
What does protection of vital organs do?
Bone incases vital organs such as the brain, lungs to protect them from impact.
What is muscle attachment needed for?
You need a strong point for muscles and bones provide that strong framework.
How many section are in the vertebrae
5
What is the order of the vertebrae
Cervical
Thoratic
Lumbar
Sacrum
Coccyx
How many bones are in the cervical
7
How many bones are in the thoratic
12
How many bones are in the lumbar
5
How many bones are in the sacrum
5 fused
How many bones are in the coccyx
4 fused
What is the bone that covers your brain
Cranium
What is the bone called that connects your spine to your skull
Vertebrae
What is the name of your spine
Vertebrae
What is your shoulder blade called
Scapula
What are the two bones in the lower half of your arm called
Radius
Ulna
What is the upper leg bone called
Femur
What are the two lower leg bones called
Tibula
Fibula
What is the upper arm bone called
Humerus
What are the bones called that protect your heart and lungs
Ribs
What is the bone in your knee called
Patella
What is your ankle bone called
Tarsals
What are the two bones in your feet called
Metatarsals
Phalangeas
What is your hip bone called
Pelvis
What is your color bone called
Clavical
