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Flashcards by Mahmut Ozzengin, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Mahmut Ozzengin
about 7 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| Name all the major bones in the skeletal system | Cranium, Clavicle, Sternum, Ribs, Vertebrae, Humerus, Ulna, Carpals, Tarsals, Metatarsals, Metacarpals, Phalanges, Femur, Fibula, Radius, Scapula, Patella, Tibia, Illium, Sacrus, Pubis |
| Name all the 5 bone types | Short bones, Long Bones, Flat bones, Sesamoid bones, Irregular bones |
| What is the functions of the short bone? | Short bones are about as long as they are wide. Located in the wrist and ankle joints, short bones provide stability and some movement. |
| What is the function of the long bone? | The long bones, longer than they are wide, include the femur (the longest bone in the body) as well as kind of small bones in the fingers. |
| What is the function of flat bones? | Flat bones main function is to protect the vital organs such as your brain (Cranium) or lungs (Rib cage & Sternum). The human skeleton has a number of functions, such as protection and supporting weight. The human skeleton has a number of functions, such as protection and supporting weight. |
| What is the function of Sesamoid bones? | Sesamoid bones are bones embedded in tendons. These small, round bones are usually found in the tendons of the hands, knees, and feet. |
| What is the function of Irregular bones? | Irregular bones change in shape and structure and therefore do not fit into any other category (flat, short, long, or sesamoid). They often have a fairly complex shape, which helps protect internal organs |
| What's the function of the human skeleton? | Function of the skeleton The skeleton has four main functions: To support the body To protect some of the vital organs of the body To help the body move To make blood cells |
| What's the 5 Synovial joints? | Cartilage reduces friction. Acts as a shock absorber. Synovial fluid lubricates the joint. Synovial membrane produces synovial fluid. Tendon joins muscle to bone enabling movement. Ligament |
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