Level 1
Give two examples of a long bone
Femur, Radius, Ulna, Tibia, Fibula, Clavicle, Humerus, Fingers
What are bone doctors called?
orthopedic doctor (orthopedist)
How many bones do adults have?
206
Do babies have more bones than an adult?
Yes, 275 to 300 bones!
What is the longest bone in the body?
The thigh bone/Femur
What are ligaments?
Tissue that connects bone to bone
How many bones in a hand?
27
14 fingers, 8 wrist bones, 5 in palm
Another word for a bone injury
How many bones do the rib cage have?
12
How many bones do your skull have?
22
What two minerals do bones store the most?
Calcium and Phosphorus
Smallest bone in the body
Stapes
This bone is the only one in your body that does not connect directly to another bone.
Hyoid bone
What do you call a place where two bones meet?
A joint
What do bones work with to help you move?
The muscles
What is the axial and appendicular skeleton?
Appendicular: arms, legs, shoulder blade, collarbones, pelvic girdle
Axial: Head, Spine, Ribs, Ears