Soc12- The Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?
A
- Protection of vital organs- Important in sport to stay safe where protecting organs
- Muscle attachment- Muscles in sport need strong points to attach to
- Joints for movement- Joints allow the body to make a variety of movements
- Strong calcium and phosphorus- Stored in the bones, these minerals are vital for developing and maintaining the strong and healthy bones needed for exercise
- Red and white blood cell production- When the oxygen content drops, or the number of red blood cells goes down, your bone marrow makes more red blood cells; if you have an infection, it makes more white blood cells
2
Q
What is the real name for shoulder blade?
A
Scapula
3
Q
What is the real name for collar bone?
A
Clavicle
4
Q
What is the real name for the spine?
A
- Cervical
- Thoraic
- Lumbrar
- Coccyx
5
Q
What is the real name for hand/wrist?
A
- Carpals
- Metacarpals
- Phalanges
(Cufflinks)
6
Q
What is the real name for the foot/ankle?
A
- Tarsals
- Metatarsals
- Phalanges
(Toes)
7
Q
What is the real name for the leg?
A
- Femur
- Pantella
- Tibia
- Fibula
8
Q
What is the real name for the arm?
A
- Humerous
- Radius
- Ulna
9
Q
What is the real name of the torso?
A
- Scapula
- Clavicle
- Rib Cage
- Pelvis
10
Q
What bones are in the arms?
A
- Humerous
- Radius
- Ulna
11
Q
What bones are in the Hand?
A
- Carpals
- Metacarpals
- Phalanges
12
Q
What bones are in the leg?
A
- Femur
- Pantella
- Tibia
- Fibula
13
Q
What bones are in the foot?
A
- Tarsals
- Metatarsals
- Phalanges
14
Q
What bones are in the torso?
A
- Rib
- Clavical
- Sternum
- Scapula
15
Q
What bones are in the spine?
A
- Cervical
- Thoracic
- Lumbrar
- Sacrum
- Coccyx
