CKLA Unit 3 Vocabulary

Front

What is the name of the bone located in the lower leg, commonly referred to as the smaller of the two bones in that area?

Back

fibula

Front

What is the term for the flexible tissue that provides cushioning between bones at joints?

Back

cartilage

Front

What structure connects muscles to bones, allowing for movement?

Back

tendon

Front

What is the name of the skeletal system that includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage?

Back

axial skeleton

Front

What is the name of the flat bone located in the center of the chest?

Back

sternum

Front

What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion, such as the shoulder and hip joints?

Back

ball-and-socket joint

Front

What is the term for the larger bone in the lower leg, which bears most of the weight?

Back

tibia

Front

What is the name of the connective tissue that attaches bone to bone?

Back

ligament

Front

What is the primary function of cartilage in the human body?

Back

To provide support and cushioning at joints.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?

Back

Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.