These bones are called
Toe bones and finger bones are called as?
Phalanges
Skeletal system has how many primary functions?
5
How many bones does the average adult human have?
206
Mandible is what type of bone?
Irregular
What bone has a lot of 'give' during birth and why?
During childbirth, sections of the skull are malleable and can overlap to assist passing through the birth canal without pressing on and damaging their brain.
wrist bones are called as?
Carpals
It is the upper arm bone.
Humerus
It is the strongest bone in the body.
Femur
Ligaments connect __________ to ____________
Bone to Bone
How many vertebrae's do we have in total, within the 3 main sections of our spine?
24
Hand bones are called as?
Metacarpals
What is the technical name of the shoulder blade.
Scapula
A sesamoid bone found in the leg is the...
Patella
Provide an example of a fixed joint
Skull or Pelvis
What bone in the cervical section allows the head to nod "yes" and what bone allows the head to shake "no"?
Yes: Atlas
No: Axis
Lower arm bones on the thumb side are called?
Radius
The head of the humerus joins with this bone to create the shoulder joint?
Clavicle
Turning a doorknob towards the right, would be what type of anatomical movement?
Bones are made up of ________ and ___________ bone
Compact and Spongy
This is a joint in the body that allows the highest range of motion, flexion, extension, adduction, abduction.... Provide 2 examples of this joint in the body
Ball and socket joint. Hip and shoulder
Lower arm bones on the pinky side are called as?
Ulna
What bone is pressed upon during CPR?
Sternum
Circumduction & Extension
What anatomical movement occurs in the elbow during the downward phase of a pushup
Flexion
Provide the reasoning for each section explaining why the section of the spine is the size it is:
Cervical: Small, therefore highest range of motion
Thoracic: Medium sized, provides good range of motion and some support
Lumbar: Large, as it is responsible for absorbing force and constantly under pressure of our body weight
The larger bone in the bottom half of the leg is called as?
Tibia
The elbow joint is only able to flex and extend. Therefore, what type of synovial joint would it be classified as?
Hinge
What are the TYPES of joint in the skeletal system?
Identify a sporting movement that involves pronation
Spin bowling in cricket, karate punching..
What substance in the body deteriorates over time? This is a common cause of ____________
Synovial fluid. Arthritis