Structures of the skeletal system
Metacarpals
hand bones
kneecap ?
Patella
Phalanges
toes
can only move in one direction or plane ?
hinge
the formation of blood cellular components
Hemopoiesis
Phalanges
fingers
ankle bones
Tibia
heel is
Calcaneus
allow rotation ?
Pivot
Bones are made up of minerals and act as a mineral store for calcium and phosphorous
mineral stroage
3 pelvis bones ?
Ilium Ischium Pubis
Fibula
calf bone
freely moveable
Diarthroses
vertebrae of spine ?
gliding
Movement
vital in the caring and healing actions in nursing and is important in rendering quality care.
Acetabulum
a large socket on the lateral face of the hip bone that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint
Tarsals
ankle ones
allows most movement- (hip and shoulder) ?
ball and socket .
Amphiarthroses
slightly moveable
an intervention?
Protection
Femur
upper leg, longest
foot bones ?
Metatarsals
No Movement- skull sutures ?
fixed
Immovable is
Synarthroses-
why is support important ?
to physically and mentally get us through the days and nights, the weeks, the years.