Skeleton
Supportive framework for the body, Provides shape to the body, Protects vital organs
The largest of the three bones in the arm
Bones are made of which mineral?
Calcium
The place where bones meet or bend
Joint
Joint of the shoulder or hip; has a ball shaped surface that fits into a concave socket
Ball and socket joint
The largest portion of the skull is called the
Cranium
The largest and longest bone in the body
Femur
Insects have a skeleton on the outside of their body, this is termed as __________
Exoskeleton
Joints that have a wide range of motion
Freely movable joints (synovial joints)
Joints of the elbow or knee; a spool shaped surface that fits into a concave surface
Hinge joint
How many bones are present in an adult
206
The tough rubbery connective tissue that cushions the joints between bones
Cartilage
An example of a Bone that protects vital organs
Cranium for brain
Ribs - For heart and lungs
Immovable joints ( fibrous joints)
What are Ligaments?
A strong fibrous tissue that attaches bone to bone
The bones that make up the spinal column
Vertebrae
What is mandible>
Jaw bone
An example of a long bone
Femur, humerus, ulna, radius, tibia....
The water based lubricant found inside of joints
Synovial fluid
Muscles ______ when they shorten
Contract
The bones of the chest are termed as _______ with ____________ in the centre.
Rib cage, sternum
Bones help in the production of _______
Red Blood cells
What are biceps?
A muscle that is attached to the shoulder blade (scapula) and the radius bone
Give 2 examples of ball and socket joint
Hip Joint and Shoulder joint
The joints between the fingers
Hinge joint