3rd test on bones Flashcards
skull
cranium
clavicle
collarbones
scapula
shoulder blades
Humerus
top of the arm, elbow to shoulder
radius
low part of the arm, one of the 2 bones, elbow to wrist (outside of the two)
Ulna
lower part of arm, one of 2 bones, elbow to wrist (inside of the two)
Phalanges
small bones in fingers and toes (numbered)
Femur
“thigh”, top of leg (longest bone in the body)
what does the femur determine?
it genetically determines height
Tibia
lower part of leg, one of the 2 bones, knee to ankle (Bigger of the two bones)
Fibula
lower part of leg, one of the 3 bones, knee to ankle (smaller of the bones)
Carpal bones
wrist bones
Metacarpals
hand bones
Tarsal bones
ankle bones
Metatarsals
foot bones
Coxal
hip bones
Vertebrae
spinal bones
Mandible
jaw
Patella
knee cap
Sternum
chest bone (vertical)
Ribs
chest ones (cage)
how many bones in the human body
206
What are the 4 functions of the skeletal systems
- support/structure 2. storage of calcium and minerals 3. blood cell production 4. protection
How does the skeletal system function of support/structure work?
its the internal framework that makes us look “human”