Exam 1 Study Guide Flashcards
The anatomical position is?
the starting position for movements
which motions typically occur in the frontal plane
abduction/adduction
the head is ___ to the pelvis
superior
true or false: the knee is a hinge joint?
true
true or false: the shoulder is more stable than the hip?
false
true or false: the axial skeleton is comprised of 200 bones?
false
the sagittal plane passes through the body _____
vertically, left and right
an individual sitting on a stool swinging their legs is an example of
open chain
which motion typically occurs in sagittal chain?
flexion and extension
the right hand is ___ to the left and ___ to the right foot
contralateral
ipsilateral
which type of bone is the dense, hard outer shell of a bone?
compact bone
which of the following is not present in adult bone?
epiphyseal plate
which of the following are short bones?
carpals
the axial skeleton consists of?
head, neck, trunk
which type of bone is not part of the appendiular skeleton?
irregular
which of the following is a function of the skeleton system?
provide shape and support, manufacture blood, protect vital organs
which bone structure is where growth of the bone occurs?
epiphyseal plate
ligaments are ____
are non elastic
an example of a fibrous joint is
suture of the skull
which structure connect muscle to bone?
aponeurosis
synovial fluid provides ______
nutrients to articular cartilage