Joints

Which one of these descriptions describes an Axial Skeleton

• The bones of you limbs and the bones which connect your limbs to the axial skeleton

• Bones that lie around the long axis of the body. These include your ribs, spinal column , sternum and skull

Which ones of these descriptions describe an Appendicular Skeleton?

• The bones of your limbs and the bones which connect your limbs to the axial skeleton

• Bones that lie around the long axis of the body. These include your ribs, sternum, skull and spinal column.

Identify what kind of bone this is?

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

• Flat

Identify what kind of bone this is?

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

• Flat

What kind of bone is this?

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

• Flat

Identify what kind of bone this is?

• Long

• Short

• Irregular

• Flat

Which one of these description describe Sutural bones?

• Small bones which are located between the joints. Can vary from person to person

• Small bones that are wrapped around the tendons where considerable pressure is developed. e.g patella.

Which one of these descriptions describe Sesamoid bones?

• Small bones which are located between the joints. Their number varies from person to person.

• Small bones that wrap in tendons where considerable pressure is developed. e.g Patella

What does the Cervical Vertebrae do?

• Allows powerful twisting and bending to back.

• Connected to ribs, little movement

• Supports the head

What does the Thoracic Vertebrae do?

• Supports the head.

• Connected to the ribs, Little movement

• Allows powerful bending and twisting to the back.