102.05 Skeletal system
true or false long bones are found in the skull
false, leg
the longest bone of the body is the
femur
The outer and narrower of the two lower leg bones, extending from the knee to the ankle is known as the:
fibula
what are the 6 bones in the cranium involved in massage?
frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital
the largest bone of the upper arm, extending from elbow to upper shoulder is the
humerus
arm wrist and hand bones
humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges
the largest bone of the facial skeleton is the?
mandible
what are the 9 bones involved in facial massage?
mandible, maxillae, nasal, zygomatic, and lacrimal
the 5 long thin bones that make up the hand are the
metacarpals
the cranium bone that forms the back of the skull, indenting above nape area is called what?
occipital
joint
point at which two or more bones come together
the skull is the skeleton of the head that encloses and protects the brain and primary _____ _____?
sensory organs
functions of skeletal system
support, protection, movement, storage, blood cell production
Bones are composed of what
2/3 mineral and 1/3 organic matter
how many bones in the human body
206 bones
how many bones make up the foot
26 bones
skeleton bone mass is at maximum density at what age?
30 years old
osteology
Study of bones
What are the neck bones called?
cervical vertebrae and hyoid
the clavicle is also known as the
collarbone
The skull is divided into two parts:
cranium and facial bones
leg, ankle, and foot bones
Femur Patella Tibia Fibula Talus Tarsal Metatarsals Phalanges
back, chest, and shoulder bones
Thoracic vertebrae Sternum Ribs Clavicle Scapula