skull- a framework of bone or cartilage enclosing the brain face
Purpose-the main purpose of the skull is to protect the brain
facts-skull is made up of 22 separate bones
Purpose-the main purpose of the skull is to protect the brain
facts-skull is made up of 22 separate bones
ribs- each of a series of slender curved bones articulated in pairs to the spine
purpose- to protect the organs from any type of damage
facts- if ribs are broken right they can puncture the lungs
purpose- to protect the organs from any type of damage
facts- if ribs are broken right they can puncture the lungs
vertebrae-any of the bones or segments composing the spinal column, consisting typically of a cylindrical body and an arch with various processes, and forming a foramen, or opening, through which the spinal cord passes.
purpose-has several projections for articulation and muscle attatchment
Facts- when we are born our spines consist of 33 individual vertebrae
purpose-has several projections for articulation and muscle attatchment
Facts- when we are born our spines consist of 33 individual vertebrae
humerus- the bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulder and the elbow
the long bone in the arm of humans extending from the shoulder to the elbow.
purpose- is the supporting of many of the arms functions including lifting and physical activities
facts-provides anchor to three nerves
the long bone in the arm of humans extending from the shoulder to the elbow.
purpose- is the supporting of many of the arms functions including lifting and physical activities
facts-provides anchor to three nerves
clavicle-technical term for collarbone
purpose- serves as a support from which the scapula and arm
facts- gives arm the maximum range of movement
purpose- serves as a support from which the scapula and arm
facts- gives arm the maximum range of movement
scapula-either of two flat, triangular bones, each forming the back part of a shoulder in humans; shoulder blade.
purpose- to provide movement and stabilization of the arm
facts- it joins with the collar bone
purpose- to provide movement and stabilization of the arm
facts- it joins with the collar bone
Sternum- bones extending along the middle line of the ventral portion of the body of most vertebrates, consisting in humans of a flat, narrow bone connected with the clavicles and the true ribs; breastbone.
purpose- it forms a base of the rib cage and protects the vital chest organs
facts- it connects with the other ribs
purpose- it forms a base of the rib cage and protects the vital chest organs
facts- it connects with the other ribs
tarsals-bones in the beginning of the feet
purpose- makes up the ankle
facts-there are seven tarsal bones
purpose- makes up the ankle
facts-there are seven tarsal bones
metatarsals- bone in the middle of foot
purpose- bares most of the weight in the foot when people walk
facts- stress fractures occur due to the overuse or repetitive motion
carpals-relating to the bones forming the human carpus (wrist), or to their equivalent in an animal's forelimb.
purpose- connects the wrist with the arm
facts- there are 8 carpals
purpose- connects the wrist with the arm
facts- there are 8 carpals
metacarpals-any of the five bones of the hand.
purpose-forms the knuckles
facts- boxers tend to a have high a fracture rate of the metacarpals
purpose-forms the knuckles
facts- boxers tend to a have high a fracture rate of the metacarpals
phalanges-The distal phalanges are the bones at the tips of the fingers or toes.
purpose- allows us to pick things up
facts-allows hands to be flaxable
purpose- allows us to pick things up
facts-allows hands to be flaxable
femur-The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum in the pelvic bone forming the hip joint
purpose- to support our weight, helps maintain mobility, and helps with stability
facts the largest and strongest bone in the body
purpose- to support our weight, helps maintain mobility, and helps with stability
facts the largest and strongest bone in the body
radius-the thicker and shorter of the two bones in the human forearm.
purpose- anchoring the muscles of the upper arm and the forearm
facts- it acts as a flexible shock absorber to reduce impact stress at the elbow and wrist joints
purpose- anchoring the muscles of the upper arm and the forearm
facts- it acts as a flexible shock absorber to reduce impact stress at the elbow and wrist joints
ulna-the thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm
purpose-located on the opposite side of the forearm from the thumb, joins with the humerus on its larger end to make the elbow joint, and joins with the carpal bones of the hand at its smaller end.
facts-The ulna is 50 percent larger in diameter than the radius at 4 to 5 months of age
purpose-located on the opposite side of the forearm from the thumb, joins with the humerus on its larger end to make the elbow joint, and joins with the carpal bones of the hand at its smaller end.
facts-The ulna is 50 percent larger in diameter than the radius at 4 to 5 months of age
Tibia-the inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle
purpose- bares the most weight than any other bones on the body
facts- the tibia has been modeled as taking an axial force during walking
purpose- bares the most weight than any other bones on the body
facts- the tibia has been modeled as taking an axial force during walking
Fibula-the outer and usually smaller of the two bones between the knee and the ankle
purpose- stabilizes ankle
supports- the muscles of the lower leg
purpose- stabilizes ankle
supports- the muscles of the lower leg
pelvis- the large bony structure near the base of the spine to which the hind limbs or legs are attached in humans and many other vertebrates.
purpose- provides location for the large muscles of the lower body and gives humans the ability to walk, run, sit, and kneel
facts- it is constructed stronger than the wall of the cranium
purpose- provides location for the large muscles of the lower body and gives humans the ability to walk, run, sit, and kneel
facts- it is constructed stronger than the wall of the cranium