Sock 12 Flashcards
What is the skull
Cranium
What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?
Protection of the vital organs
Muscle attachment
Joints for movement
Strong calcium qnd phosphorus
Red and white blood cell
What is the fingers/toes
Philanges
What is the shin
Fibula
What is above the fibula
Tibia
What is below the cranium(back of neck)
Vertebrae
Whatbisbthe wrist
Carpals
What isbthe top of the arm
Humerous
What is the bottom lf your fingers
Metacarpals
What is the back of the shoulder
Scapular
What is the knee
Patella
What is above the knee
Femur
What is on the inside of the wrist
Ulna
What is above the ulna
Radius
What is the spine
Sternum
What is the waist
Pelvis
What is below the humerous
Rib cage
Fruit?
Patella
4 types of bone?
Short bone
Long bone
Irregular bone
Flat bones
What is the benefits of long bones?
Generate movement
What is the benefits of short bones?
Weight bearings
What is the benefits of irregular bones?
Protection/generate movement
What is the benefits of Flat bones?
Protect vital organs/muscle attachment
Describe Long bones
Long bones are longer than they are wide. They dont have to be big, small bones like finger bones (philanges) count as long bones. A long bone has a shaft and two ends.