structure of skeleton

Question 1

what are short bones

Answer 1

wide as they are long
allow finer, controlled movements
carpals
the tarsals

Question 1

what are long bones

Answer 1

bones like humerus and femur, used for gross movement by working as leavers

Question 2

what are flat bones

Answer 2

protection for organs and places for muscle to attach to
cranium
ribs
scapular

Question 3

the function of the Skelton

Answer 3

support
production of blood cells
mineral storage
protection of vital organs
structural shape
joins for movement

Question 4

what is flexion

Answer 4

hinge and ball joins
the bending of a joint and decreasing the angle

Question 5

what is extension

Answer 5

hinge and ball
joins straightening and the angle of joint increasing

Question 6

abduction

Answer 6

movement of limb away from midline of body
ball

Question 7

adduction

Answer 7

movement of limb to midline of body
ball

Question 8

rotation

Answer 8

when a bone moves around its own axis, creating a circular movement
ball