Bones (Upper Body)
The ______ is the only long bone in the body that lies horizontally. Together with the shoulder blade, it makes up the shoulder girdle. It is also one of the most commonly broken bones in the human body.
Clavicle
The _______ is a small bone located in front of the knee joint — where the thighbone (femur) and shinbone (tibia) meet. It protects the knee and connects the muscles in the front of the thigh to the tibia. Also known as the kneecap.
Patella
The 3 sections of the spinal vertebrae are: _______, ______, _______ (top to bottom, must be in order to be correct)
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar
There are a total of _____ bones in the human body.
206
The acronym we used to help set/achieve goals...
*Bonus points for knowing what each letter stands for
S.M.A.R.T.
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant/Realistic, Timely (Time-Bound)
The ______ protects the brain and provides support for the face.
Skull or Cranium
Another name for the heel bone. Its function is to help us push off from the ground when we take a step.
Calcaneus
The first 2 vertebrae in the spinal column are the ______ and ______.
Atlas and Axis
The normal loss of bone that occurs with aging is called?
Osteoporosis
Vitamin __ is just as important as calcium in determining bone health, and most people don’t get enough of it.
*Bonus, what is one of the best sources of this Vitamin?
Vitamin D, comes from the sun!
These partially enclose and protect the chest cavity, where many vital organs (including the heart and the lungs) are located. The ________ is collectively made up of long, curved individual bones with joint-connections to the spinal vertebrae.
Ribs (Rib cage)
The ______ is the longest and strongest bone of the human skeleton.
Femur
The ______ is the tail bone, located at the very base of the spinal column. It provides support to the muscles of the hip and pelvis that attach to it.
Coccyx
What mineral makes bones harder and stronger?
Calcium
This nutrient helps regulate body temperature, aids in the converting food to energy, and also plays a major role in the absorption of other nutrients in/for the body
Water
Also called cheekbone, or malar bone, diamond-shaped bone below and lateral to the orbit, or eye socket, at the widest part of the cheek.
Zygomatic
The 2 bones that make up the lower leg are the ______ (Big) and ______ (Little)?
(Big) Tibia and (Little) Fibula
There are ____ bones/vertebrae in the entire spinal column
26 total (C1-C7, T1-T12, L1-L5, Sacrum, Coccyx)
What connects the bones together?
Ligaments
Your ______ works hard. Not only is it the largest organ in the body, but it regulates your temperature and defends against disease and infection.
Skin
The primary function of the ________ is the protection of the heart, lungs, and blood vessels from physical damage
Sternum
In order from top to bottom, list the grouping of your foot bones. (3 bones)
Tarsals, Metatarsals, and Phalanges
What is the bone in the spinal column that makes our rear end more round?
Sacrum
The _______ has the richest source of bone marrow cells.
Pelvis (the hip)
What are the 6 essential nutrients we need to fuel our body. (Must list all 6 correctly to receive points)
Carbohydrates, Fats (Lipids), Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water (H20)