Biology-Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
The skull protects the
A
Brain and the eyes
2
Q
To make us move
A
The muscles connect to the skeleton
3
Q
The skeleton gives us
A
Shape to the body
4
Q
Ligaments
A
Connect bone to bone
5
Q
Tendons
A
Connect muscle to bone
6
Q
A joint is
A
A space between two bones
7
Q
Hinge joint
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Moves in one direction only
E.g. elbow and knee
8
Q
Ball and socket joint
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Moves in all direction
E.g. Hip and shoulder
9
Q
Fused joint
A
No movement
Eg. Skull
10
Q
To raise the arm
A
The biceps contracts and shortens
The triceps relaxes and lengthens
11
Q
To lower the arm
A
The biceps relaxes and lengthens
The triceps contracts and shortens
12
Q
An antagonistic muscles pair is
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Two muscles working together to carry out opposite functions
