Chapter 2 Flashcards
What are 5 major functions of the skeletal system?
Provides shape, movement, protection, production of red blood cells, stores minerals.
What are the two types of skeleton found in the body? Which provides support and which provides movement?
axial - support
appendicular - movement
Which bones are responsible for protecting the heart and the lungs?q
The ribs
What are the long bones of the body and what are they responsible for producing?
Fibula and humorous – red blood cells.
What are the four types of moveable joints found in the body?
Ball & socket
Pivot
Hinge
Gliding
What is the difference between ligaments, tendons and cartilage? What is each of their functions?
Ligaments connect bones to muscles.
Tendons connect bones to bones.
Cartilage protects
What are the three main functions of the musclar system?
Provide movement, protect and provide support.
What are the three types of muscle tissue found in the body? What do they do?
Connective - involuntary
Smooth muscle - voluntary
Epethilial - involuntary
How do skeletal muscles work?
When one contracts, the other relaxes.
What are the functions and structures of the skin?
Functions - protection, keeps in water, regulates temperature.
How does the skin help regulate body temperature?
by warming and cooling through shivering or sweating.
What are the two layers of skin?
Epidermis - outside and protects
Dermis -
