Structure Of Skeleton Flashcards
Cranium
Provides protection for brain
Clavicle
Frontal (anterior) part of shoulders
Sternum
Often called breastbone
Ribs
Bones of rib cage
Humerus
Main bone of upper arm
Radius
Larger bone of lower arm
Carpals
Collectively 8 smaller bones of wrist
Phalanges
14 bones in toes / 14 in fingers
Patella
Bone creates kneecap
Fibula
Smaller of 2 bones in lower leg
Scapula
Triangular bones that form shoulder blades
Vertebrae
Form structure for spine
Pelvis
Bones of forming cavity at lower torso
Ulna
Smaller bone of lower arm
Femur
Bone forming upper leg
Tibia
Larger of 2 bones of lower leg
Metatarsals
Larger bones in feet
Tarsals
Collectively 5 bones make up foot
What does the skeleton help with ?
Create structure & support
What does the skeleton contribute to ?
Shape height width
What is endomorph ?
Big build
Small bones
What is mesomorph ?
Medium height
Average weight
What is ectomorph ?
Small weight
Tall height
What does axial skeleton provide ?
Protection for (CNS) brain,spinal cord & vital organs such as heart and lungs