anatomy and physiology Flashcards
what are 3 functions of the skeleton?
shape and structure, protect organs, muscle attachment
name 3 flatbones?
sternum, ribs, scapula
what do flat bones do?
provide a large surface area
a type of long bone
tibia
what is a joint?
a point where 2 or more bones meet
what are the 3 main types of joints?
fibrous, cartiligious, synovial
where is fiborous found?
skull and elbow
what is synovial?
highly moveable
what is fiborous held togther by?
ligaments
what do antagonistic muscles do?
work in pairs
where is ball and socket found?
at the hip
how many bones does the skeleton have?
206
what are 3 types of synovail joints?
hinge joint, pivot joint, ball and socket
what are the different types of bones found in the body?
long short and flat bones
name 3 antagonistic pairs?
flexion,extension - plantar felxion, dorsi flexion - adduction, abduction.
what side of the heart is deoxygenated blood?
right
what are the types of blood vessels?
arteries, veins, capillaries
what do red blood cells do?
carry oxygen and transport it around body
what do white blood cells do?
fight against disease.
what do arteries do?
carry blood away from heart
what do veins do?
carry blood toward heart
what do capillaries do?
carry blood through body to exchnage gases and nutrients
respiratory system?
trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli
where are oxygen and carbon dioxide exchanged?
alveoli
what happens to tidal volume during excercise?
increases
aerobic
with oxygen
anaerobic
without oxygen
