IGCSE PE: Bones

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cranium

skull

<p>skull</p>

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clavicle

collar bone

<p>collar bone</p>

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scapula

shoulder blade

<p>shoulder blade</p>

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ribs

The bones in the chest that protect the heart and lungs.

<p>The bones in the chest that protect the heart and lungs.</p>

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ulna

Inner and larger bone of the forearm, attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger.

<p>Inner and larger bone of the forearm, attached to the wrist and located on the side of the little finger.</p>

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metacarpals

bones of the hand

<p>bones of the hand</p>

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patella

kneecap

<p>kneecap</p>

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fibula

The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg

<p>The lateral and smaller bone of the lower leg</p>

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tarsals

bones of the ankle

<p>bones of the ankle</p>

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phalanges

fingers & toes

<p>fingers & toes</p>

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humerus

bone of the upper arm

<p>bone of the upper arm</p>

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sternum

breastbone

<p>breastbone</p>

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pelvis

hip bone

<p>hip bone</p>

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radius

lateral bone of the forearm

<p>lateral bone of the forearm</p>

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carpals

bones of the wrist

<p>bones of the wrist</p>

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femur

thigh bone

<p>thigh bone</p>

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tibia

shin bone

<p>shin bone</p>

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metatarsals

bones of the foot between ankle and toes

<p>bones of the foot between ankle and toes</p>

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talus

the tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint

<p>the tarsal bone that articulates with the tibia to form the ankle joint</p>

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Functions of the skeleton

1. shape & support
2. protection for vital organs
3. muscle attachment for movement
4. blood production

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