Bones
Bone that protects the brain
Skull
Ankle bone
Tarsal
define hinge joint
A joint that allows bone movement in one direction.
How many bones are in the human body
206
What is a broken bone called and what is the treatment for it
fracture, cast and or surgery
Femur
bones in the back that protect the spine
vertebrae
define ball and socket joint
one end of the bone is shaped like a ball and the other is shaped like a cup, the ball sits inside the cup and allows for the bone to move in different directions.
name one mineral that is stored in bones
calcium
What is a joint
connects two bones together, allows for movement
The chest bone, located in the front of the body between the ribs
Sternum
bone in the forearm, on the side of the thumb
Radius
name two examples of a hinge joint
elbow and knee
where is bone marrow located and what does it do for the body
inner layer of bone, makes red and white blood cells
true or false, our bones are continuously growing and repairing themselves
true
Name for fingers
phalanges
Name of the knee
patella
shoulder and hip
Describe the three layers of a bone
strong outer layer, spongy middle layer, inner layer with bone marrow
what is the axial skeleton and what is its function
head, neck, ribs and back, allows us to stand up straight, also protects vital organs
Wrist bone
Carpal
Bone in the forearm on the side of the pinkie finger
Ulna
Name something in the room that mimics a hinge joint
door
What is a ligament
similar to a strong rubber band that attaches muscle to bone
What is the appendicular skeleton and what is its function