the hindmost bone of the skull.
Occipital (cranium)
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
gives _____ and _____ to the body.
shape and support
What is the largest bone of the arm?
Humerus
give an example of both immovable and movable joints.
immovable- pelvis and skull
movable- elbows, knees, hips
Also known as the Malar bones.
What are the 2 types of joints?
Moveable and immovable
_____s internal organs.
protects
how many ribs do we have?
12 pairs
Another name for the knee cap.
Patella
Strongest and largest bone of the skull.
Mandible (facial)
what's the difference between a ligament and a tendon?
tendons connect muscle to bone. ligaments connect bone to bone.
serves as ______ for muscles to produce movement.
attachments
What is the true term for the 'breast bone'?
Sternum
Bone on the thumb side of the forearm.
Radius
Light spongy bone between the eye sockets, it forms part of the nasal cavities.
Ethmoid (cranium)
What is the bone that supports the tongue?
Hyoid
stores most of the body's __________ supply
Calcium
Bone that joins the sternum and scapula.
Clavical
14
Smallest and most fragile bone of the skull.
Lacrimal bones (facial)
how many bones are in the cervical vertebrae?
7
_____ helps to produce _____ and ______.
Bone marrow, white and red blood cells.
How many bones make up the carpus?
8 small irregular bones
Why does hitting your 'funny bone' hurt?