Skeletal System 2 Flashcards
(18 cards)
give examples of long bones
humerus, ulna, radius, femur, fibula
give examples of short bones
talus, wrist bones
give examples of flat bones
cranium, sternum, ribs, scapula, pelvis
give an example of an irregular bone
vertebrae
what is the function of the talus
it bears the body’s weight on foot when standing
what is the function of the vertebrae
it protects the spinal cord
what is the function of the patella
the sesamoid bone protects the tendon that crosses the knee joint by stopping it rubbing against the femur
what is the function of the cranium
it protects the brain
what is the function of the sternum
it protects the heart and lungs
what is the function of the ribs
it protects the heart, lungs and the kidneys
what is the function of the scapula
it protects the shoulder joint
why does the scapula help arm and shoulder movement
it has many muscles attached to it
what is the function of the pelvis
it protects the reproductive organs and bladder
why does the pelvis help leg movement
it has many muscles attached to it
what is the function of the humerus
it is used by muscles to move the whole arm such as swinging a badminton racket
what are the functions of the ulna and radius
it is used by muscles to move the lower arm such as bending when throwing a netball
what is the function of the femur
it is used by muscles to move the whole leg such as when walking
what is the function of the fibula and tibia
it is used by muscles to move the lower leg such as when kicking a football
