Skeletal System I
Toe bones and finger bones are called as?
Phalanges
It is a bone that protects the brain?
Cranium
These are the bones that protect your heart and lungs.
Ribs
The name of a bone cell
Osteocyte
Humerus, Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Radius, Ulna
wrist bones are called as?
Carpals
It is the upper arm bone.
Humerus
It is the strongest bone in the body.
Femur
This bone cell builds new bone
Osteoblasts
What are the bones that are roughly cubed-shaped called?
Ex. Wrists and Ankles
Short bones
Hand bones are called as?
Metacarpals
It is called as the shoulder blade.
Scapula
It is known as the kneecap.
Patella
This bone cell destroys old bone
Osteoclasts
These are the plate-shaped bones.
Flat bones
Lower arm bones on the thumb side are called?
Radius
It is also known as the collar bone -- between your shoulder and neck.
Clavicle
It is known as the foot bone.
Metatarsals
This is the process of creating new bone
Ossification
These are unusual or complex-shaped bones.
Ex. vertebrae
Irregular Bones
Lower arm bones on the little finger side are called as?
Ulna
It is known as the breastbone -- middle of your chest.
Sternum
Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar
Name the 2 parts of the skeletal system
Axial Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton
How many types of bone marrow are there, and what are they called?
2 types; Red and Yellow bone marrow.
The larger bone in the bottom half of the leg is called as?
Tibia
It is the smaller bone in the bottom half of the leg.
Fibula
How many vertebrae does your cervical spine have?
C1-C7 (7)
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What can bone marrow be used for?
To create new blood cells and to recycle blood cells