7.1.1 - Movement Of The Skeleton

Question 1

Describe Tendons
(2 Points)

Answer 1

~ Strong connective tissue.

~ Connects muscles to bones.

Question 2

Describe Ligaments
(2 Points)

Answer 2

~ Lengths of strong connective tissue.

~ Connects bones to bones, keeping the skeleton intact.

Question 3

Describe Muscles
(3 Points)

Answer 3

~ Effectors, stimulated by nerve impulses from motor neurones.

~ Only capable of contracting or pulling, they cannot push.

~ Are antagonistic as a result.

Question 4

Describe Antagonistic Muscle Pairs

Answer 4

Muscles that work together to move a bone.

Question 5

Describe Flexors
(2 Points)

Answer 5

~ Muscle that bends a joint during contraction.

~ Decreasing the angle at the joint.

Question 6

Describe Extensors
(2 Points)

Answer 6

~ Muscle that straightens a joint during contraction.

~ Increasing the angle at the joint.