Skeleton & Joints Revision

Question	Answer
Name the bones in the Appendicular Skeleton	Scapula, Clavicle Humerus, Radius Ulna, Carpals Metacarpals, Phalanges Illium, Ischium Pubis, Femur Patella, Tibia Fibula, Tarsals Talus, Metatarsals
What are the functions of the skeleton?	Shape Support Protection Movement Blood Cell Production Mineral Storage
What are the 5 types of bone?	Long Short Flat Irregular Sesamoid
What are the 3 classifications of joints with an example?	Fixed/fused - cranium & pelvis Slightly moveable/cartilaginous - adjacent vertebrae Freely Moveable/synovial - Hinge at knee
What are the types of synovial joints with examples?	Hinge - elbow, knee, ankle Ball & socket - shoulder, hip Pivot - neck, radio-ulnar Condyloid - wrist Saddle - thumb Gliding - processes of the vertebrae
Can you name the 8 labels for a synovial joint?	Articular/hyaline cartilage Ligaments Synovial Membrane Synovial Fluid Menisci Pads of fat Bursae Joint capsule
What are the 2 functions of a synovial joint?	Stability Mobility
What are the sections of the vertebral column and how many bones are in each?	Cervical 7 Thoracic 12 Lumbar 5 Sacrum 5 Coccyx 4
Where would you find pronation & supination	Wrist
What movements occur at the ankle?	Dorsi flexion Plantar flexion
Name 2 joints that can only use flexion & extension	Elbow Knee

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	Created by Andrew Bains about 7 years ago