What type of joints are found in the skull?
Our skull has many bones that are connected by FIXED (they DO NOT MOVE) joints.
What is the function of a joint?
Joints CONNECT our bones.
Name the three types of bones.
The three types of bones are SHORT, FLAT and LONG bones.
What is the difference between flat and short bones?
They have different functions: short bones give us stability and flat bones proctect our internal organs.
Name this bone.
Humerus
Name these bones.
Femur
Name this bone.
Pelvis
Name these bones (two)
Ribs and sternum.
The sternum and ribs are considered...Flat, short or long bones?
They are FLAT bones: they protect our internal organs.
Identify number 12 in the picture.
Fibula
Identify number 18 in the picture.
Tibia.
Identify number 4 in the picture
Scapula
A strong, elastic tissue that holds our joints togeher is called...
Ligament
The end of our bones are protected by a strong and flexible tissue called...
Cartilage
