Skeletal System
This bone is located in the upper arm and is the longes bone of the arm
Humerus
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
This muscle is located on the anterior upper arm and is responsible for flexing the elbow
Biceps brachii
What is the large triangular back muscle that helps move the shoulder and arm?
Latissimus dorsi
This type of movement decreases the angle between two bones and is commonly seen at the elbow and knee
Flexion
This bone forms the lower jaw and is the only movable bone in the skull
Mandible
The patella is considered to be what type of bone?
Sesamoid bone
WHat part of the muscle is immovable because it is attached to a relatively immovable bone?
Origin
What is the end of a muscle attached to a movable bone called?
Insertion
This type of joint allows for rotational movement and is found in the neck and forearm
Pivot joint
This fracture occurs when one side of the bone bends. This is most common in children.
Greenstick fracture
These are the two major divisions of the skeletal system
axial and appendicular skeletons
This muscle is in the chest and is responsible for pushing things
Pectoralis Major
This muscle is located in the lower back and helps extend the spine
Erector spinae
This tough, flexible tissue covers the end of bones in synovial joints, reducing friction and absorbing shock
Cartilage
This flat bone connects to the ribs and forms the front of the rib cage
Sternum
This type of fracture occurs when the bone breaks into several pieces
Comminuted fracture
This is the largest muscle in the human body
Gluteus Maximus
These are located on the outermost layer of the abdomen and run diagonally. They help trunk rotation and lateral flexion.
External obliques
These joints are immovable and are found in the skull, where the bones fuse together
Sutures
This group of 7 bones form the top portion of the vertebral column
Cervical Vertebrae
Name the carpal bones
scaphoid, lunate, triquetrum, pisiform, hamate, capitate, trapezoid, trapezium
This calf muscle along with the soleus helps you stand on your toes
Gastrocnemius
What are the muscles around the prime mover that assist it in an action called?
Synergists
This joint is described as biaxial and found in theknuckles
Condylar Joint