https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4 en-us 2018-10-15 13:36:47 UTC 2023-04-04 19:08:52 UTC hello@padlet.com vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/292816294 The mandible is the jawbone, which attaches to the skull. It is the part of the skull that moves, allowing for usage of the mouth. This is what controls any mouth functions such as eating, drinking, talking, etc.]]> 2018-10-15 13:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/292816294 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/292818756 The pelvis, also known as the hips, is the bone that the legs are attached to. For women, the center opening is slightly larger than a guys. This is to allow for easier birth.]]> 2018-10-15 13:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/292818756 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/292819616 Tarsals are the bones of the foot that are located relatively towards the ankle. The tarsals are equipped to handle the weight of the body while standing. These also connect the foot to the rest of the body.]]> 2018-10-15 13:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/292819616 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293057871 The metatarsals the bones located between the phalanges of the toes and the tarsals. The metatarsals, the arch of the foot, help, absorb shock from walking. If the tarsals and metatarsals didn't work together, you would suffer from major foot pains all the time.]]> 2018-10-15 20:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293057871 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293080491 The phalanges can reference part of the hand, or part of the foot, but are more commonly used for the hand. The phalanges, or the fingers, are used for grabbing or holding things. The phalanges are attached to the metacarpals, another part of the hand.]]> 2018-10-15 21:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293080491 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293082709 Calcium is an important mineral for your body. Calcium helps make your bones stronger and helps to prevent osteoporosis. This also helps for less breakage.]]> 2018-10-15 21:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293082709 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293083565 Osteoclasts are multinucleated cells that absorb bone. The purpose of this is so that when new bone is made, the old bone goes away, creating an even flow of bone. The absorbed bone is broken down, then released into the bloodstream.]]> 2018-10-15 21:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293083565 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293084411 Osteoblasts are the cells that form bone. Compared to osteroclasts, they only have one nucleus. Osteoblasts, combined with osteoclasts, make sure bone is created at an even balance.]]> 2018-10-15 21:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293084411 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293088130 Despite being in one piece, there are eight bones in the cranium. There are eight cranial bones in order to shape the skull and support the brain. The list of bones include, the frontal bone, the occipital, the sphenoid, the ethmoid, and both the parietal and temporal bone consist of two each.]]> 2018-10-15 22:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293088130 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293097974 The Ulna is one of two bones located in the forearm. It is the longer, thinner bone that is closer to the abdominal region. This bone is used to help reduce stress on the other bone and even everything out.]]> 2018-10-15 23:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293097974 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293099364 The radius is the shorter, thicker bone making up the forearm. It is parallel to the ulna, and farther away from the abdominal region. This takes most of the stress from regular tasks, but evens out with the ulna.]]> 2018-10-15 23:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293099364 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293099966 The humerus is the long bone that makes up the upper arm. This bone is very strong, but not as strong as the femur. Despite the strength difference, it still take a lot of effort to break the humerus.]]> 2018-10-15 23:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293099966 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293100177 The femur is located in your leg, more specifically your thigh. It is the longest and strongest bone in the body. The femur is very hard, almost as hard as concrete.]]> 2018-10-15 23:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293100177 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293101045 The sternum is the long, flat bone on the front of the rib cage that connects to the ribs by cartilage. The sternum helps protect the vital organs in the chest, such as the heart and lungs. Without the sternum, the ribs would float a little more freely.]]> 2018-10-15 23:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293101045 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293101678 The ribs are long, curved pieces of bone attached to the spine and sternum. The ribs are used to protect inside organs and give the body more structure. The ribs also allow space for the lungs to breathe.]]> 2018-10-15 23:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293101678 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293102441 The scapula, also known as the shoulder blades, is a flat piece of bone on the posterior side of the body. This bone connects the humerus with the clavicle. It is also a plate that protects the joint.]]> 2018-10-15 23:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293102441 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293102736 The vertebrae are the sections of bone the form the spine. They all have interlocking joints and cartilage in between allowing for flexibility. They also protect the spinal cord.]]> 2018-10-15 23:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293102736 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293103211 The patella is more commonly known as the kneecap. This is the section of bone that protects the knee joint. It helps connect the muscles from the front of the thigh to the tibia.]]> 2018-10-15 23:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293103211 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293103736 The clavicle, also known as the collar bone, is a long, thin piece of bone that separates the scapula and sternum. It is also a passageway for nerves and blood vessels. It is the only long bone in the body that lays horizontally.]]> 2018-10-15 23:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293103736 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293104406 The fibula is a calf bone that is lateral to the tibia. It is smaller than the tibia, and the more slender of the two. In fact, it is the most slender bone in the body.]]> 2018-10-15 23:48:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293104406 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293324146 Metacarpals are the bones in your hand that connect the fingers to the wrists. These bones are also known as the palm of the hand. You can see these bones when you clench your fist, because they show as your knuckles.]]> 2018-10-16 13:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293324146 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293328029 The carpals are the bones at the base of the hand, the wrist. The carpals connect the hand to the rest of the arm. Carpals are multiple bones that move around, allowing flexibility of the wrist.]]> 2018-10-16 13:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293328029 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293329546 The periosteum is a fibrous membrane that covers the bones. It has two parts, an inner layer and an outer layer. It has two purposes, the outer layer contains and protects blood vessels and nerves, while the inner layer has osteoblasts.]]> 2018-10-16 13:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293329546 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293333174 Compact bone is the hard bone that surrounds the cancellous bone, the spongy bone. It is formed in layers, with very few pockets in between. It mostly contains osteocytes.]]> 2018-10-16 13:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293333174 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293336522 Spongy bone is the soft inside of the bone, located inside in the center, surrounded by compact bone. The spongy bone is more flexible than the rest of the bone, and it contains red bone marrow. It is also known as cancellous or trabecular bone.]]> 2018-10-16 13:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293336522 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293339661 Red bone marrow is located inside the bones, and is mostly in flat bones, such as the hip or breast bone. It is where red blood cells and most blood cells are produced. Despite it being mostly located inside flat bones, it is also in the end of long bones, such as the femur or humerus.]]> 2018-10-16 13:57:36 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293339661 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293345772 Yellow Bone Marrow is also contained in the spongy bone, along with red bone marrow. It is yellow due to the high number of fat cells. Despite the functions of red bone marrow, some white cells can also be produced here.]]> 2018-10-16 14:05:47 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293345772 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293347816 Joints are the part of the skeletal system where two bones meet. There are different types of joints that have different purposes and levels of flexibility. Types of joints are fibrous joints, ball and socket joints, and hinge joints.]]> 2018-10-16 14:08:21 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293347816 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293349958 Tendons are a stretchy, fibrous piece of cartilage attaching muscle to bone. Tendons allow for proper utilization of movement of the body. Tendons are sturdy, but can tear easily depending on the situation.]]> 2018-10-16 14:11:01 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293349958 vost0907 https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293603729 Cartilage is a flexible, connective tissue. Cartilage is used to protect long bones and joints. Cartilage is more prominent at the age of an infant, eventually being replaced by bone.]]> 2018-10-16 20:57:45 UTC https://padlet.com/vost0907/952e06ixixr4/wish/293603729