Musculo-Skeletal System Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the main function of the muscular-skeletal system
They work together to create movement, stability posture and protection
What is the upper Jaw?
Maxilla
What is the lower jaw
Mandible
What is the collar bone?
Clavicle
What is the plate in the rib cage called?
Sternum
What is the upper arm?
Humerus
What are the bones protecting you lungs?
Ribs
Which bones make up your lower arm
Radius, ulna
Where is the pelvis
Lower abdomin
What is your thigh bone
Femur
What is your knee cap called?
Patella
What are the three bones in your foot?
Tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges
What is your skull called?
Cranium
What are the bones in your neck called?
Cervical vertabrae
What are the shoulder blades?
Scapula
What is the top of your spine called?
Thoracic vertabrae
What is the bottom half of your spine called?
Lumbar vertabrae
What are the 3 parts of the pelvis?
Illium, sacrum and ischium
What are the 3 bones in your hand?
Carpals metacarpals and phalanges
What are the 2 bones in your lower leg?
Tibia and fibula
