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