Skeleton Flashcards
Name 2 main functions of the skeleton
Support the body and protect vital organs
Name 2 main functions of the skeleton
Help the body move make blood cells (in the bone marrow)
What makes your skeleton?
All the bones in your body make up your skeleton.
What are joints?
Joints occur between two or more bones, they allow the skeleton to bend.
What are the three types of joints?
Hinge joints, ball-and-socket joints and fixed joints.
How do hinge joints move?
Forwards/backwards movements only, e.g., knees
How do ball and socket joints move?
Movement in all directions, e.g., shoulders
How do fixed joints move?
No movement allowed, e.g., the skull
In a joint your bone is protected with…
Cartilage
In a joint the two bones are held together by…
Ligaments
What are your leg bones?
The femur, kneecap, fibula, tibia and ankle
What bones are in your head?
The skull and jaw bone
What is the bone that holds up your hip?
Pelvis
A bone in your spine
Vertebral column (backbone)
What is the bone called at the bottom of your neck and next to your shoulders?
Collar bone
