Dr. Bones
Where is the largest bone in the body and what is its name?
Femur
Give an example of a long bone
Humerus, femur, tibia, fibula, radius, ulna, fingers, toes, etc
This function is because bones provide attachment points for muscles
Movement
This is an injury to a ligament
Sprain
Bone on the thumb side
Radius
Where is the collar bone and what is its name?
Clavicle
Give an example of a short bone
carpals and tarsals
This function is because of the back bone. It is the main ________ structure in your body
Support
Curvature in the spine
Scoliosis
Bone on the pinky side
Ulna
Where is the shin bone and what is its name
Tibia
Give an example of irregular bones
Vertebrae
This function is how your heart and lungs are guarded from injury
Protection
Out of Joint
Dislocation
Upper arm bone
Humerus
Where is the breast bone and what is its name?
Sternum
Give an example of flat bones
Skull, sternum
This function occurs in the bone marrow. Red and white cells are formed
Makes blood
Inflammation in the joint
Arthritis
Bone on the outside of the leg
Fibula
Where is the shoulder blade and what is its name?
Scapula
The skull is comprised of bones fused together. These fusion lines are called what?
Sutures
This function houses minerals such as calcium and phosphorus
Storage
Brittle bones
Osteoporosis
4 fused bones create your "tailbone"
What is my name?
Coccyx