Bones, Joints, Muscles Flashcards
What is the function of long bones
Movement and support
What is the function of short bones
Stability/support
What is the function of flat bones
Protect internal organs and spot for muscle attachment
What is the function of irregular bones
Protect internal organs, movement, and support
What is the function of sesamoid bones
Protect tendons from force
Maxillary bones
Are fused to form upper jaw and central facial skeleton
Which ribs are true ribs
1-7 because they attach directly to the sternum
What ribs are false ribs
8-10 because they attach to cartilage
What ribs are floating ribs
11-12 because they have no attachment
What is the sarcomere
Basic unit of muscle fibers
What is the sarcomere responsible for
Muscle contraction
What does the sarcomere do
Gives skeletal and cardiac muscle it’s striated appearance
What is the sarcomere made up of
Thick and thin filaments (myosin and actin)
What is an isotonic muscle contraction
Movement
What is an isometric muscle contraction
No movement