skeletal structure

Question 1

what are the six key joints?

Answer 1

head/neck,shoulder,elbow,hip,knee and ankle

Question 2

what are the articulating bones in the head/neck?

Answer 2

cranium and vertebrae

Question 3

what are the articulating bones in the shoulder?

Answer 3

humerus and scapula

Question 4

what are the articulating bones in the elbow?

Answer 4

humerus, radius and ulna

Question 5

what are the articulating bones in the hip?

Answer 5

pelvis and femur

Question 6

what are the articulating bones in the knee?

Answer 6

femur,tibua,fibula and patella

Question 7

what are the articulating bones in the ankle?

Answer 7

tibia, fibula, talus

Question 8

what are the six key functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 8

support,movement,protection,points of attachment,blood cell production,storage of minerals

Question 9

what is an irregular bone?

Answer 9

Irregular bones are specifically shaped to protect.

Question 10

what is a flat bone?

Answer 10

Flat bones are often quite large usually protect vital organs

Question 11

what are long bones?

Answer 11

enable large movement

Question 12

what are short bones?

Answer 12

enable shorter or more controlled movements