Joints
Definition of a joint?
a structure that separates two or more adjacent elements of the skeletal system
Mr. Perrier was lifting weights. What joint did he use?
Hinge
The adult human body has how many bones?
206
Kindle broke her finger. What bone was that?
phalanges of the hand
What is bone marrow?
The soft, spongy tissue has many blood vessels and is found in the center of most bones
What is the biggest joint?
Knee
When you are outside you turn your head to look around. What joint was that?
Pivot
There are how many bones are in the human foot?
26
Alexis broke her lower arm. What 2 bones was that?
Radius and Ulna
Name the 5 types of bones.
flat, long, short, irregular, and sesamoid
What is an example of a hinge joint?
elbow
knee
foot
Allison is passing a soccer ball to a friend. What joint did she use?
Ball in Socket
What is the longest and strongest bone of the human skeleton?
Femur or thighbone
Ryley broke her upper leg. What bone was that?
Femur
How many bones are in the spine?
33
What is an example of a ball in a socket joint?
shoulders
hips
When you are running what 2 joints do you use?
Ball in Socket and Hinge
The human hand, including the wrist, contains how many bones?
54
Shae broke her ankle. What bone was that?
Talus
What is the softest bone in the body?
clavicle
What is an example of a pivot?
neck
When you are raising your hand straight up. What joint did you use?
ball in socket
What is the most commonly broken bone among children?
Collarbone
Maddie broke her shine. What bone was that?
Tibia
Are bones alive?
YES!