The Skeletal System

Brief revision material about the functions of the skeletal system, joints, tendons, ligaments and cartillage.

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  • Created on: 06-10-12 18:08
How many bones make up the skeleton?
206
1 of 15
Name 5 functions of the skeleton.
Support, Protection, Movement, Shape and Blood Cell Production
2 of 15
What connects muscle to bone?
Tendons
3 of 15
What connects bone to bone?
Ligaments
4 of 15
What protects bones at joints from friction?
Cartillage
5 of 15
Name a hinge joint.
Elbow
6 of 15
Name a condyloid joint.
Wrist
7 of 15
Name a pivot joint.
Neck
8 of 15
Name a ball and socket joint.
Shoulder
9 of 15
Name a gliding joint.
Hand
10 of 15
Legs and arms are...
Long Tubular Bones
11 of 15
The feet and hands are...
Short Bones
12 of 15
The skull and pelvis are...
Flat bones
13 of 15
The bones of the spine are...
Irregular Bones
14 of 15
How many pairs of ribs do you have?
12
15 of 15

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Card 2

Front

Name 5 functions of the skeleton.

Back

Support, Protection, Movement, Shape and Blood Cell Production

Card 3

Front

What connects muscle to bone?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

What connects bone to bone?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What protects bones at joints from friction?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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