Bones of the Human Skeleton Flashcard

Front

What type of joint is the knee joint?

Back

Hinge joint allows movement in one plane, like a door.

Front

What are the bones of the spine called?

Back

Vertebra/Vertebrae are the individual bones that make up the spine.

Front

What bones make up the middle of your foot and arch of the foot?

Back

Meta Tarsal bones.

Front

What is the common name for the sternum?

Back

Breastbone.

Front

What is bone number 11 in the human skeleton?

Back

Carpals are the wrist bones.

Front

What is the function of the skeletal system?

Back

The skeletal system provides structure, support, and protection for the body.

Front

How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

Back

There are 206 bones in the adult human skeleton.

Front

What is the role of the vertebrae?

Back

Vertebrae protect the spinal cord and support the head and body.

Front

What type of joint allows for rotation?

Back

Pivot joint allows for rotational movement.

Front

What are the two main parts of the human skeleton?

Back

The axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.