Applied Anatomy And Physiology

Question 1

Musculoskeletal system

Answer 1

The name used to describe the muscular system and the skeletal system working together.

Question 2

The function of the skeleton

Answer 2

• Support - bones offer the framework to support the body and house vital organs.
• Protection of vital organs - different types of bones protect vital organs such as heart, brain and lungs.
• Movement - bones act as levers for muscles to allow the body to move.
• Mineral storage - bones store minerals such as calcium and phosphate.
• Blood cell production - bone marrow creates blood cells.
• Structure - our skeleton gives us shape, like our height and build.

Question 3

Types of bones

Answer 3

Long bones - enable gross movement - femur, tibia, humerus.
Short bones - enable finer controlled movements - tarsal, carpals.
Flat bones - often quite large and usually protect vital organs x cranium, ribs, pelvis.
Irregular bones - are specifically shaped to protect - vertebrae