Bones of the Body
The longest bone in the human body
The Femur
What 3 organs do the skeleton protect
Brain, Heart, and Lungs
This type of joint allows rotation
The Pivot Joint
How many bones are babies born with?
270 Bones
Term for the study of bones
Osteology
This bone protects the brain
The Skull/Cranium
What does the skeleton provide for the human body
Structure/ Support
This type of joints allows for straightening and bending
The Hinge Joint
By adulthood, how many bones do you have
206 Bones
Condition where the bone weakens
Osteoporosis
These bones protect your lungs and heart
The Ribcage/Ribs
Bones store this crucial mineral
Calcium
What type of joint is in the Shoulder
The Ball-and-Socket Joint
Typically found at the ends of long bones and contain red marrow
Spongy Bones
What makes human bones lighter than they appear
Their hollow structure
Known as the Collarbone
The Clavicle
What pulls on the bones to aid movement
Muscles
What kind of joints are in the spine, wrist, and ankles
The Gliding Joint
Process in which cartilage is turned into bone
Ossification
Whats the longest bone in the human body
The Femur
The smallest bone in the human body
The Stapes
The formation of blood cells in the bone marrow
Hematopoiesis
This joint is important for standing, and moving
The Cartilaginous Joint/ Cartilage
The area where bone growth occurs in children
The Skeletal System is made into two main types of bones
Axial and Appendicular