Types of Bones
This type of bone is longer than it is wide and helps create movement.
Long bones
The vertebrae protects the spinal cord at all times. What time of bone is this
Irregular bone
Finish the sentence: Joints are where ______
2 or more bones meet
What is synovial fluid?
Fluid that lubricates synovial joints.
The upwards phase of a bicep curl is called what?
Flexion
The femur is an example of this type of bone.
Long bone
This bone helps generate force when sprinting.
The femur
These types of joints allow no movement and are found in the skull.
fibrous joints
Ligaments connect these structures together
Bones
Straightening a joint is called this movement.
Extension
These bones provide stability and are found in the wrist and ankle.
Short bones
These bones help provide balance and stability during landing.
Short bones
These joints allow slight movement and are found between vertebrae
Cartilaginous
This type of synovial joint allows bending and straightening
Hinge joint
Turning a bone around its axis is called this movement.
Rotation
The sternum is an example of this
Flat bone
A gymnast would use this these bones to help balance on a beam.
Tarsals, metatarsals, phlanages
This type of joint is freely movable and contains synovial fluid
Synovial joint
The neck contains this type of synovial joint
Pivot joint
Moving a body part away from the midline is called this
Abduction
The patella is classified as this type of bone.
Sesamoid bone
These bones protect vital organs during contact sports such as AFL, rugby, and boxing.
Flat bones
This type of joint has the greatest range of movement.
Ball-and-socket joint
This structure in synovial joints reduces friction, absorbs shock, and provides nutrients to cartilage.
Synovial fluid
Pointing your toes downward is known as this movement.
Plantarflexion