what is
what is the skeleton anterior
Bones that supply support for the soft tissues
What are some major parts of the Skeleton anterior
Frontal bone, Mandible, Maxilla, Nasal bone, Parietal bone, Temporal bone, and Zygomatic bone
what are the functions of the axial skeleton
provides support and cushioning for your brain, spinal cord and organs in your body.
what is the appendicular skeleton relevance to health
facilitate movements made by the human body
what are the functions of the diarthroses
freely moveable
what is the spinal cord
A column of nerve tissue that runs from the base of the skull down the center of the back.
What are major parts of the skeleton lateral
temporal and zygomatic bones
what are the functions of the skull
Protection to the brain
what is the health relevance of the structures of the vertebrae and spine
supports your body and helps you walk, twist and move.
what are the functions of the ball and socket
allows most movement in the hip and shoulder
what is the structure of the fibula
can be broken down into the head, neck, shaft, and distal end of the fibula
What are some major parts of the skeleton posterior
lateral bones
what are some of the functions of the long bone structures
provide strength, structure, and mobility.
what is the health relevance of the rib cage
protects the organs in the thoracic cavity, assists in respiration, and provides support for the upper extremities
what are the functions of the hinge
can only move in one direction
What is the structure of the calcaneous
roughly rectangular prism-shaped bone
What are some major parts of the vertebral column
cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral and coccygeal
what are the functions of the vertebrae and spine structures
protect and support the spinal cord
what is the health relevance of the axial skeleton
provides support and cushioning for your brain, spinal cord and organs in your body
what are the functions of the pivot
allows rotation
what is the tibia
larger bone on the inside
What are major parts of the skull lateral
the large rounded brain case, zygomatic arch, and the upper and lower jaws.
functions of the appendicular skeleton
supports the attachment and functions of the upper and lower limbs of the human body
what is the health relevance of the skull
Protection to the brain
what are the functions of the gliding
allow joint to glide over one another