Name the bones found at the shoulder
Shoulder: Scapula (shoulder blade), Clavicle (collar bone), Humerus (upper arm)
Name the bones found at the elbow
Elbow: Humerus, Radius, Ulna
Name the bones found at the knee
Knee: Femur, Patella (kneecap), Tibia, Fibula
Name the bones found at the ankle
Ankle: Tibia, Fibula, Tarsals
How do the skeletal and muscular systems work together to allow movement?
Muscles are attached to bones by tendons. When muscles contract, they pull on bones, creating movement at joints. The skeleton provides the rigid structure that muscles act upon.
What are the 5 main functions of the skeletal system?
Support – Provides a framework for the body
Protection – Protects vital organs (e.g. skull protects the brain)
Movement – Works with muscles to enable movement
Production of blood cells – In the bone marrow (e.g. red and white blood cells)
Mineral storage – Stores calcium and phosphorus
What types of joint are there.
Hinge and ball and socket
Where are hinge joints located
Elbow and Knee
What is the function of ligaments
Connect Bone to Bone
What is the function of tendons
Connect muscle to muscle
Fill in the blank: The skull protects the _______.
brain
True or false: Cartilage is more flexible than bone.
TRUE
Cartilage provides cushioning and flexibility in joints.
Fill in the blank: The femur is the longest _______ in the body.
bone
Define joint.
A location where two or more bones meet.
What type of joint is the shoulder?
Ball-and-socket joint.
True or false: Osteoporosis weakens bones and increases fracture risk.
TRUE
It is often related to aging and hormonal changes.
Fill in the blank: Bone marrow is responsible for _______.
producing blood cells
What is the function of the rib cage?
To protect the heart and lungs.
Define spine.
The column of vertebrae that supports the body and protects the spinal cord.
What is the function of the pelvis?
To support the weight of the upper body and protect pelvic organs.
True or false: Synovial joints allow for a wide range of motion.
TRUE
Examples include the knee and elbow.
Fill in the blank: The humerus is located in the _______.
upper arm
What is bone density?
A measure of the amount of mineral matter in bone.
