Those Bones
The ulna is what kind of bone?
Long bone
What is another name for the breastbone?
The Sternum
Name 2 things we can eat which strengthen our bones?
Milk, Calcium and Vitamin D
Approximately, how many joints do we have?
230
Where can you find the Hyoid bone?
In the neck.
Name 1 bone located in the inner ear.
Incus, Stapes, and Malleus
What is bone made up of?
Dense connective tissue and blood
Name 3 of the 5 functions of the Skeletal System.
Supports- Bears the weight of the body
Protects – Encases essential organs
Movement - Joints provide movement for the bones
Storage - Minerals released in the blood stream and fat in the yellow bone marrow
Manufactures - Produces red & white blood cells.
How many ribs do we have?
24
How many bones does the average adult have?
206
The metacarpals is what type of bone?
Hands
What bone is located in the back/bottom part of the skull?
Occipital
What does the skeletal system manufacture?
Red & white blood cells.
How many Phalanges do we have?
20
What are the 2 parts of the skeleton called?
Axial and Appendicular
What type of bone is the vertebrae?
Irregular
The Synovial joint secretes what fluid to lubricate the joint.
Secretes synovial fluid
What is the role of tendons and ligaments?
Tendons-connect muscle to bone
Ligaments-connect 2 or more bones to a joint.
How many long bones are in the arm and legs?
6
What is the joint which cushions the vertebrae?
The cartilaginous
Name the 5 classifications of bones and 1 example
Long-Bones in the arms and legs
Short-Ankle and wrist
Round-Sesamoid (Patella)
Flat-Ribs
Irregular-Vertebrae and facial
Name the 6 Cranial bones.
Ethmoid, Sphenoid, Frontal, Temporal, Parietal, and Occipital
A fibrous joint is between what two leg bones?
Tibia and Fibula
How many bones are in the inner ear and name each?
3. Incus, Stapes, and Malleus
What is the name of the joint that connects the cranial bones?
Sutures