Unit 1 - Bones

G10

Humerus

The superior arm bone that connects the elbow to shoulder.

Femur

The largest/longest single bone. The superior leg bone that connects the hip to the knee.

Sacrum

The second to last bone in the spinal vertebrae column. 5 fused.

Coccyx

The final bone in the spinal vertebrae column. 4 fused.

Thoracic Vertibrae

The middle group in the spinal column. 12 bones.

Lumbar Vertibrae

The lowest group in the spinal column. 5 bones.

Cervical Vertibrae

The highest group in the spinal column. 7 bones.

Clavical

Located on the anterior side of body, connecting to the scapula and sternum

Scapula

Located on the posterior of the body, connecting to the ribs and humerus

Sesamoid bone

Bone connected to only tendons. (ex. ear bones, patella)

Ligaments

Connective tissue that connect bone to bone

Tendon

Connective tissue that connect bone to muscle

Flat bone

Two layers of compact bone covering a thin layer of spongy bone. (ex. Skull, sternum and ribs)

Short bone

Very strong but have less movement, nearly equal in length and width. (ex. carpals and tarsals). Mostly spongy bone with an outer of compact bone.

Long bone

Irregular bone

Mainly provide protection and support. (ex: Pelvic Girdle and vertebrae)