Skeletal System I
Toe bones and finger bones are called?
Phalanges
It is called as the shoulder blade.
Scapula
It is the largest/longest bone in the body.
Femur
It is also known as the upper jaw bone.
Maxilla
This type of joint allows the shoulder and hip to move
Ball-and-socket joint
wrist bones are called... and bones of the foot are called...
Carpals; tarsals
It is the upper arm bone.
Humerus
It is known as the kneecap.
Patella
It is known as the lower jaw bone.
Mandible
Red bone marrow is produced in the?
Medullary Cavity
Lower arm bones on the thumb side are called?
Radius
It is also known as the collar bone -- between your shoulder and neck.
Clavicle
The pronounced cheekbone
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
Protection and support of body tissues
Providing places for muscle attachment
Blood cell production
Providing warmth and temperature regulation
Ends of the bones are called ____ and the shaft of the bones are ________.
Epiphysis; Diaphysis
Lower arm bones on the little finger side are called as?
Ulna
It is known as the breastbone -- middle of your chest.
Sternum
The bottom portion of the skull, its condyles articulates with the first vertebrae
Occipital Bone
This type of joint allows for the greatest range of movement.
Synovial joint
The tough, outer layer of the bone is called:
Periosteum
The larger bone in the bottom half of the leg is called as? (Shin bone)
Tibia
It is the smaller bone in the bottom half of the leg.
Fibula
This bone houses the External Acoustic Meatus (for hearing) and is located on the sides of the skull
Temporal Bones
Type of joint that only moves in one plane of motion.
(Hint: Elbow)
Hinge
What is the name of the basic structure of a bone? (Think about the mini circles inside of the bone, donut holes inside of the regular donut)
Osteons
In order of Superior to Inferior order, what are the three names of the vertebrae?
(Bonus 500 points: What are the names of the 1st and 2nd vertebrae?)
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar
Atlas, Axis
What is the name of the heel bone?
Calcaneus
Separated by the sagittal suture, these bones make up the majority of the sides of the skull
Parietal Bones
The range of motion of the shoulder when doing a jumping jack.
(What are the "joint movement" terms?)
Abduction then adduction
The lower ends of the vertebral column is split into two bones (make up your tailbone)
Sacrum and Coccyx