Skull- A framework of bone or cartilage enclosing the brain of a vertebrate.
Purpose of the skull is to provide firm support to the set of teeth.
Fun fact: Archaeologists can reconstruct faces by the features of the skull.
Purpose of the skull is to provide firm support to the set of teeth.
Fun fact: Archaeologists can reconstruct faces by the features of the skull.
vertebrae- each of the series of small bones forming the backbone, having several projections for articulation and muscle attachment, and a hole through which the spinal cord passes.
Purpose of the vertebrae is that it helps connect the brain stem to nervous system.
Fun fact: The most common cause of spinal injuries, is being in car accidents.
Purpose of the vertebrae is that it helps connect the brain stem to nervous system.
Fun fact: The most common cause of spinal injuries, is being in car accidents.
Humerus- The bone of the upper arm or forelimb, forming joints at the shoulders and the elbow.
Purpose of this bone is that provides support to the major muscle of the shoulder
Fun fact:The humerus can withstand stress max of 70.0 MPa
Purpose of this bone is that provides support to the major muscle of the shoulder
Fun fact:The humerus can withstand stress max of 70.0 MPa
Clavicle- A bone of the pectoral arch
Purpose for the clavicle is to distribute impact to the trunk of the body.
Fun fact: Athletes can't run the same after a clavicle fracture.
Purpose for the clavicle is to distribute impact to the trunk of the body.
Fun fact: Athletes can't run the same after a clavicle fracture.
Ribs- A series of slender curved bones articulated in pairs to the spine protecting the thoracic cavity and its organs
Purpose of the ribs is to protect the vital organs.
Fun facts:Ribs are also known as the thoracic basket.
Purpose of the ribs is to protect the vital organs.
Fun facts:Ribs are also known as the thoracic basket.
Scapula- technical term for shoulder blade
purpose of the scapula serves as insertion point for 15 different muscles
Fun fact: If fracture to the scapula are to occur, it means serious chest trauma has occurred
purpose of the scapula serves as insertion point for 15 different muscles
Fun fact: If fracture to the scapula are to occur, it means serious chest trauma has occurred
Sternum- the breast bone a thickened ventral plate on each segment of the body.
The sternum provide strong attachment points for the ribs
Fun fact: In order to access the heart, the sternum must be cut open.
The sternum provide strong attachment points for the ribs
Fun fact: In order to access the heart, the sternum must be cut open.
Tarsarls- A bone of the tarsus, from the foot.
The purpose of the tarsarls to distribute forces from the tibia to the heel bone.
Fun fact: The tarsals is organized in three different rows.
The purpose of the tarsarls to distribute forces from the tibia to the heel bone.
Fun fact: The tarsals is organized in three different rows.
Metatarsals- They are located in the feet.
Purpose is to articulate the ankle joint & toes & foot, the provide balance, stability, & functionality
Fun fact:There are only 5 metatarsals in each foot
Purpose is to articulate the ankle joint & toes & foot, the provide balance, stability, & functionality
Fun fact:There are only 5 metatarsals in each foot
Carpals- they are located on the wrist
the purpose of these bones allow the wrist to move and rotate vertically horizontally and laterally
Fun fact: Carpal tunnel syndrome is when there is a lot of pressure on the wrist
the purpose of these bones allow the wrist to move and rotate vertically horizontally and laterally
Fun fact: Carpal tunnel syndrome is when there is a lot of pressure on the wrist
Metacarpals: Located in the hand
Purpose of the bones that help the finger extremities move & function they also support the hand.
Fun fact: they are numbered 1-5 starting with the thumb & ending with the pinky
Purpose of the bones that help the finger extremities move & function they also support the hand.
Fun fact: they are numbered 1-5 starting with the thumb & ending with the pinky
phalanges -Located in the hand and feet
The purpose for these bones help you move your fingers & puck up stuff
Fun Fact: There are only 4 intermediate phalanges in your hand because the thumb does have a middle thumb bone.
The purpose for these bones help you move your fingers & puck up stuff
Fun Fact: There are only 4 intermediate phalanges in your hand because the thumb does have a middle thumb bone.
Femur- Located in the thigh
The purpose is to transmit forces from the tibia & hip joint & help maintain mobility
A healthy femur can break at a psi of 160
Fun Fact: A healthy, normal femur can break with a PSI of 160. It is the only bone in your thigh and has both red and yellow bone marrow.
The purpose is to transmit forces from the tibia & hip joint & help maintain mobility
A healthy femur can break at a psi of 160
Fun Fact: A healthy, normal femur can break with a PSI of 160. It is the only bone in your thigh and has both red and yellow bone marrow.
Radius- located in the arm & it is one of the two bones that make up the forearm.
It's purpose is to support and structure the lower arm and it connects to the elbow and the thumb side of the hand.
Fun Fact: All land vertebraes have a radius bone. It is the only bone that specifically designed to take a hit.
It's purpose is to support and structure the lower arm and it connects to the elbow and the thumb side of the hand.
Fun Fact: All land vertebraes have a radius bone. It is the only bone that specifically designed to take a hit.
Ulna- Located in the forearm and it is one of the two bones that makes up the forearm.
It's purpose is to produce blood cells in the bone marrow and it also supports the forearm and allows it to move.
Fun Fact: When you turn your hand, the radius bone moves, but the ulna stays in one place. It is longer than the radius bone.
It's purpose is to produce blood cells in the bone marrow and it also supports the forearm and allows it to move.
Fun Fact: When you turn your hand, the radius bone moves, but the ulna stays in one place. It is longer than the radius bone.
Patella- It is the bone that is located in the knee and has other names such as the kneecap or kneepan.
The patella's function is knee extension. It increases the leverage that the tendon can exert on the femur by increasing the angle.
Fun Fact: Babies do not have a patella bone, it is replaced with cartilage. It is covered with nerves on both ends. It is covered with nerves on both ends and it is also the most stressed joint in the human body
The patella's function is knee extension. It increases the leverage that the tendon can exert on the femur by increasing the angle.
Fun Fact: Babies do not have a patella bone, it is replaced with cartilage. It is covered with nerves on both ends. It is covered with nerves on both ends and it is also the most stressed joint in the human body
Tibia- Located in the calves and it is one of the two bones that make up the calve.
It's purpose is to connect the knee to the ankle and to support leg movement.
Fun Facts: It hurts when you get kicked there because there is nothing protecting you there except for some skin. It is referred to as the shin bone and it is also larger than the fibula
It's purpose is to connect the knee to the ankle and to support leg movement.
Fun Facts: It hurts when you get kicked there because there is nothing protecting you there except for some skin. It is referred to as the shin bone and it is also larger than the fibula
Fibula- Located in the calves and it is on of the two bones that makes up the calve.
It's purpose is to provide attachments to the muscles.
Fun Facts: The bottom part is connected to tissues while the top part isn't. It is smaller than the tibia and it is also referred as the hind legs.
It's purpose is to provide attachments to the muscles.
Fun Facts: The bottom part is connected to tissues while the top part isn't. It is smaller than the tibia and it is also referred as the hind legs.
Pelvis- Located in the hip and it is a muscle, bone, and connective tissue structure that provides a foundation for the lower extremities and it protects the bladder, gonad, and other organs.
Fun Facts: A female pelvis is more fragile than a males. A lot of tissues, nerves, and blood vessels are located there and it is also made up of three parts.