The Skeletal System

The Skeleton Is:

How many bones does a baby have?

How many bones does an adult have?

Why do we have more bones as a baby?

What makes up a bone?

What is a bone?

First function of the Skeletal System

Second function of the Skeletal System

The third function of the Skeletal System

The forth function of the Skeletal System

The last function of the Skeletal System

What are the two major divisions of the Skeletal System?

What does the axial skeleton consist of?

What does the appendicular skeleton consist of?

What are the types of bones?

More about the vertebral column

What are joints?

Classification of Joints

Fibrous

Cartilaginous

Synovial

Ligaments

Tendon

Connective Tissue

Cartilage

Ligaments

Tendons

What are the 6 types of Synovial Joints?

Ball and Socket Joints

Hinge Joints

The Pivot Joint

The Saddle Joint

The Gliding Joint

Condyloid/Ovoid Joint

Features of a Synovial Joint:
Hyaline/articular cartilage

Features of a Synovial Joint:
Two layered Joint Capsule

Features of a Synovial Joint:
Synovial Fluid

Features of a Synovial Joint:
Ligament

Features of a Synovial Joint:
Pads of Fat

Features of a Synovial Joint:
Meniscus

Features of a Synovial Joint:
Bursae

Movement around a Joint

Technical Terms:
Flexion

Technical Terms:
Extension

Technical Terms:
aBduction

Technical Terms:
aDduction

Technical Terms:
Rotation

Technical Terms:
Circumduction

Technical Terms:
Plantar Flexion

Technical Terms:
Dorsiflexion

Technical Terms:
Pronation

Technical Terms:
Supination

Possible movements of the Shoulder

Possible movements of the Elbow.

Possible movements of the Radio-Ulna

Possible movements of the Wrist

Possible movements of the Spine

Possible movements of the Hip

Possible movements of the Knee

Possible movements of the Ankle