Human Body Flashcards
What is the largest bone in the human body?
The Femur/Thigh bone.
What is the purpose of tendons?
To connect the muscles to the bones.
What is the purpose of ligaments?
To connect bones to other bones.
What is the purpose of the Cartilage?
Cartilage stops the connected joints from rubbing together and becoming rigid.
What are the three types of muscle?
Cardiac Muscles, Smooth Muscles and Skeletal muscles.
Where are the cardiac muscles located?
Heart/Cardiovascular System
Where are the smooth muscles located?
Stomach/Digestive System
Where are the skeletal muscles located?
Connected to your bones/Skeletal System
What are Antagonistic muscles?
Muscles that work together to one job.
What are the three main bones in your leg?
Femur, Tibia and Fibula.
What are the three main bones in your arm?
Biceps, Triceps and Forearm Muscles
What is the scientific name for skull?
Cranium.
What is the scientific name for shoulder blades?
Clavicle
What are the 7 main aspects of an organism?
Movement, Respiration, Sensitivity, Growth, Reproduction, Excretion and Nutrition. In short, MRSGREN.
What are the main differences in components between an animal and plant cell?
- Cell wall
- Chloroplasts
- Permanent Vacuole
