Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
Two types of bone
A
Long(femur) and short (carpals)
2
Q
Long bone description
A
Found in limbs there main function is to act as a lever
3
Q
Short bone description
A
Small and compact These bones are used for strength and weight bearing.
4
Q
Head/neck
A
Cranium/vertebrae
5
Q
Shoulder
A
Scapula and humerus
6
Q
Chest
A
Ribs and sternum
7
Q
Elbow
A
Humerus,radius and ulna
8
Q
Hip
A
Pelvis and femur
9
Q
Knee
A
Femur, tibia and patella which sits infront of the knee joint
10
Q
Ankle
A
Tibia, fibula and talus
11
Q
The skeletal system allows
A
Movement at joints and protection to vital organs
12
Q
6 functions of the skeleton are
A
-Support
-protection
-movement
-structural shape
-mineral storage
-blood cell production
