Types of bones
Name a long bone
Clavicle, Humerus, Radius, Ulna, Meta carpals, Meta tarsals, femur,, Tibia, Fibula, Meta tarsals, Phalanges
Name an irregular bone?
Vertebra
Cranium when a boxer is punched is which function?
Protection
Name to bones in the lower arm
Radius and ulna
Function of short bones
These are designed for Strength, weight bearing and absorbing Shock
Which long bones act as a lever to kick a football?
Femur, tibia and fibula
Muscles attached to the vertebrae allow a hockey player to bend their back low to dribble a ball with close control (e.g. Indian dribble)
Difference between tendons and ligaments
the tendon connects muscles to bones while ligaments connect bones to other bones.
You have 2 sets of these
Phalanges
the carpals supporting body weight in a gymnastics handstand or vault
Long bones are .............. in ................... than................
Long bones are longer in length that width
How would you describe an irregular bone?
Accounts for all other bones = If the shape of the bone doesn’t fit any other description then it is usually classified as irregular.
What are the 3 blood cells in the body that are used for the formation?
Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets
These bones protect the heart and lungs
Sternum and ribs
Name the short bones?
Carpals and tarsals
What is the function of a long bone?
These act as Levers in the body, allowing us to move, with the help of muscles and joints.
What is the function of an irregular bone?
Used for protection and muscle attachment points
What re the minerals stored in our bones?
Phosphorus and calcium
Point to your humerus
Upper arm
Shape of the short bones
These are box shaped and tend to be as long as they are wide.