jag vill lära kroppen anatomi sklettet Flashcards
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True or False: The human skeleton is fully formed at birth.
False.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the longest bone in the human body.
femur.
What are the two main divisions of the skeleton?
Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.
Which part of the skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage?
Axial skeleton.
What bones make up the appendicular skeleton?
Limbs and girdles (pelvic and shoulder girdles).
What type of bone is primarily responsible for blood cell production?
Red bone marrow in long bones.
Which bone protects the brain?
Skull.
What is the term for the soft spots on a baby’s skull?
Fontanelles.
True or False: The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae.
True.
What are the three main types of joints in the human body?
Fibrous, cartilaginous, and synovial joints.
What is the function of ligaments?
To connect bones to other bones.
Short answer: Name one bone in the arm.
Humerus.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the bone in the upper arm.
humerus.
Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?
Clavicle.
What is the primary role of cartilage in the skeletal system?
To provide cushioning and reduce friction at joints.
True or False: The pelvic girdle consists of three bones.
False.
What is the name of the bone in the lower leg that bears weight?
Tibia.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the axial skeleton? A) Skull B) Ribs C) Femur
C) Femur.
What is the medical term for the study of bones?
Osteology.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the only bone in the body that does not articulate with another bone.
hyoid bone.
Short answer: What is the purpose of the vertebral column?
To protect the spinal cord and provide structural support.
What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint.
True or False: There are 12 pairs of ribs in the human body.
True.
What is the term for the process of bone formation?
Ossification.
