The Skeletal System #1 + Labeling Of Human Skeleton

Protection bones

Rib cage, organs

Supporting bones

Spine, pelvis, leg bones

Irregular bones

Vertebrae and hip

Scapula

Shoulder blade

Ichium

"Sit bone"

Tarsals

Ankle

Radius

Bottom part of arm

Clavicle

Collarbone

Bone tissue

Compact - homogenous Spongy - small needle - like bones

Ulna

Connected next to radius

Short bones

Cube - like Spongy bone Carpals and tarsals

Illium

Curve of hip

Cranium

Head/skull

Movement bones

Knee and elbow

Appendicular skeleton

Limbs and girdles

Long bones

Longer than wide Compact bones Femur and humerus

Pubis

Pubic bone

Blood cell formation

Red marrow - flat bones

Axial skeleton

Skull, ribs, sternum, vertebral column

Sesamoid bones

Subcategory at short bones Patella

Flat bones

Thin and flattened Thin layers of compact bone around layer of spongy bone Skull, ribs and sternum

Phalanges

Tip of fingers

Phalanges

Toes

Humerus

Top of arm bone

Metacarpals

Top of finger

Metatarsals

Top of foot

Carpals

Wrist

Storage of minerals and dads

Yellow marrow - fat fills long bones