Anatomy/ Physiology: Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

Musculoskeletal System

Answer 1

Bones and voluntary muscles of the body

Question 2

Types of muscle

Answer 2

Cardiac
Skeletal
Smooth

Question 3

Flexion

Answer 3

Bending of a joint

Question 4

Extension

Answer 4

Straightening of a joint

Question 5

Biceps

Answer 5

Anterior, humerus

Flexes lower arm

Question 6

Triceps

Answer 6

Posterior, humerus

Extends lower arm

Question 7

Pectoralis

Answer 7

Anterior, thorax

Flexes and rotates arm

Question 8

Latissimus dorsi

Answer 8

Posterior, thorax

Extends and rotates arm

Question 9

Rectus abdominis

Answer 9

Anterior, abdomen

Flexes and rotates spine

Question 10

Tibialis anterior

Answer 10

Anterior, tibia

Points toes towards head

Question 11

Gastrocnemius

Answer 11

Posterior, tibia

Points toes away from head

Question 12

Quadriceps

Answer 12

4 separate muscles
Anterior, femur
Extends lower leg

Question 13

Bicep femoris

Answer 13

Posterior, femur

Flexes lower leg

Question 14

Gluteus

Answer 14

3 separate muscles
Posterior, pelvis
Extends and rotates legs

Question 15

Musculoskeletal System: Purpose

Answer 15

Movement
Heat (involuntary shaking of muscles when cold)
Protection of organs beneath them