Scientific Names of Bones
Organs and Functions
Axial and Appendicular
Compact and Spongy Bone
Random
100
What is the scientific name of the spine?
Vertebrae
100
What are the four organs in the skeletal system?
bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments
100
The axial skeleton has ___ bones, and the appendicular skeleton has ___ bones.
80, 126
100
Compact or spongy? Stores calcium.
Compact
100
Who has more bones? A baby or an adult?
a baby
200
What is the scientific name for fingers/toes?
Phalanges
200
_____ support, protect, and move the body.
Bones
200
The ______ skeleton consists of the limbs, pelvis, and pectoral girdle.
appendicular
200
Compact or spongy? Has osteons and haversian canals.
Compact
200
Another word for a broken bone is a ________.
Fracture
300
What is the scientific name of the kneecap?
Patella
300
_________ cushions joints and helps them move smoothly and easily.
Cartilage
300
The _____ skeleton consists of the vertebral column, rib cage, and skull.
axial
300
Compact or spongy? Located at head of bones.
Spongy
300
Your longest bone is your _____.
Femur
400
What is the scientific name of the shin bone?
Tibia
400
_______ connect muscles to bones.
Tendons
400
The _____ skeleton helps up maintain our upright posture.
axial
400
Compact or spongy? Carries blood and lymphatic vessels.
Compact
400
Your smallest bone is your ______ ____.
Staples bone
500
What is the scientific name of the ankle bones?
Tarsals
500
_________ connect bones to bones.
Ligaments
500
Mineral storage and blood cell production happens here.
appendicular skeleton
500
Compact or spongy? Composed of a small tissue called trabeculae.
Spongy
500
Name one of the abnormalities of the spinal curve.
scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis
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