A&P: Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
The skeleton consists of:
A
skull and spine, ribs and sternum, shoulders and upper extremities, and pelvis and lower extremities
2
Q
Interacting with the skeletal system are:
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muscles, ligaments, and tendons
3
Q
muscles and ligaments
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connect bone to bone
4
Q
tendons
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connect muscle to bone
5
Q
The musculoskeletal system has three main functions:
A
To give the body shape
To protect vital internal organs
To provide for body movement
6
Q
the marrow inside the bone produces:
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blood cells and stores certain nutrients.
7
Q
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