Human Skeletal System and Joints

Flashcards covering key concepts about the human skeletal system, types of joints, and related anatomical terms.

The femur is the __ bone of the body, located in the upper leg.

largest

The bones in your lower leg are called the and .

tibia and fibula

The __ bone is commonly referred to as the kneecap.

patella

The ankle and the first bones of the foot are classified as __ bones.

tarsal

The __ tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone.

Achilles

A __ joint allows movement in one direction, like the elbow or knee.

hinge

Ball and socket joints, like in the hip and shoulder, allow for __ movement.

extensive

An example of a joint that is immovable is a __ joint, like those in the skull.

fixed

The __ is the connective tissue that cushions joints and is found in the nose and ears.

cartilage

In young children, many bones begin as __ before solidifying into bone.

cartilage

A joint that allows sliding movement is known as a __ joint.

gliding

A fracture of the tibia and fibula is commonly referred to as a __ fracture.

tip-fib

The __ joint is similar to a ball and socket joint but involves a bone resting on top of another bone.

pivot