CH 10 - Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
There are 3 types of muscle tissues
A
skeletal, cardiac, smooth
2
Q
Define adduction
A
moves closer to the midline
3
Q
Define abduction
A
moves away from the midline
4
Q
Define flexion
A
decreases the angle of a joint
5
Q
Define extension
A
increases the angle of a joint
6
Q
Define rotation
A
moves a bone around its own axis
7
Q
Define pronation
A
turns the palm down
8
Q
Define supination
A
turns the palm up
9
Q
Define inversion
A
moves the sole of the foot inward
10
Q
Define eversion
A
moves the sole of the foot outward
11
Q
Define dorsiflexion
A
elevates the foot
12
Q
Define plantar flexion
A
lowers the foot (point the toe)
13
Q
How many bones in the body?
A
206
14
Q
4 types of bones
A
short, irregular, flat and long
15
Q
skeleton is divided into 2 parts
A
axial and appendicular