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phalanges (lower body)
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radius
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ulna
carpals
bones of the wrist
fibula
small bone in calf; lower leg (fragile)
humerus
upper arm bone; funny bone
phalanges (lower body)
toes
phalanges (upper body)
fingers
radius
lower arm bone on thumb side
ribs
bones in the chest that protect the lungs and heart
sternum
breast bone; where ribs attach in front of chest
tibia
larger bone in the calf; thicker lower leg bone
ulna
lower arm bone on pinky side
ball-and-socket joint
A joint that permits movements in all directions. For example, shoulders and hips.
cartilage
Firm, smooth tissue at the ends of bones. Provides a smooth surface between bones.
Also found in the the nose, ears, and voice box.
hinge joint
A joint that permits a back-and-forth movement similar to that of a door. For example, the elbow.
joint
A place where bones meet.
ligament
Tough, fibrous tissue that connects one bone to another bone.
pivot joint
A joint that permits movement of one bone around its own long axis or around the axis of another bone. For example, the neck.
tendons
Tough, fibrous tissue that attach muscle to bone.
Skeletal System Functions
protect other organs
give the body shape
store minerals
allow you to move
make blood cells
bone marrow
Responsible for making red and white blood cells.