Bone Theory
How many bones are in the body
206
it covers the ends of long bones to reduce friction
Where is your humerus?
Upper arm bone
What is the proper term for your knee cap?
Patella
What are the five classes of bones?
Long. short, irregular, flat, and sesamoid
What is red marrow?
where production of red blood cells is
Where is your scapula?
Your shoulder blade- on your back
What is the proper name for your upper jaw?
Maxilla
What are bones made of?
What is spongy bone?
porous bone that contains red marrow
Where is your sternum?
In the middle of your chest
What is the proper name for your collarbone?
Clavicle
What is the axial skeleton?
forms the vertical/central axis of body
What is the epiphyseal line?
where growth occurs
Where is your fibula?
the lateral side of your leg
What's the proper name for your tailbone?
Coccyx
What is the appendicular skeleton?
forms the upper and lower limbs
What is yellow marrow?
a fat source
What bone is on the thumb side of your lower arm?
Radius
What are the two bones that make up your shin?
Tibia and fibula