locomotion

Question 1

what is locomotion?

Answer 1

skeletal system allows the muscular system to produce movement

Question 2

what are the functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 2

-provides our basic shape
- provides support for the body
- allows locomotion
- protects vital organs

Question 3

what is the best protection area in the body?

Answer 3

skull

Question 4

what are the two functional parts of the skeleton?

Answer 4

axial and appendicular

Question 5

is cartilage or bone stronger?

Answer 5

bone

Question 6

what is cartilage?

Answer 6

Resilient, semirigid connective tissue
In areas for flexibility eg joints
Articular cartilage reduces friction
Avascular

Question 7

what are the functions of bone?

Answer 7

Support
Protection
Mechanical basis (leverage/locomotion)
Storage
New cells

Question 8

what are the two types of bone?

Answer 8

• compact
• spongy (cancellous)

Question 9

which nerves innervate the diaphragm?

Answer 9

C 3,4,5

Question 10

where is compact bone found?

Answer 10

in the middle of the shaft

Question 11

what bone in the body bears the most weight?

Answer 11

femur

Question 12

what classification are long bones?

Answer 12

tubular

Question 13

what classification are short bones?

Answer 13

cuboidal

Question 14

what classification are flat bones?

Answer 14

protective

Question 15

what are sesamoid bones?

Answer 15

sits inside a tendon eg knee cap

Question 16

what is the diaphysis of a bone?

Answer 16

shaft

Question 17

what is the epiphysis of a bone?

Answer 17

the end

Question 18

what is the metaphysis of a bone?

Answer 18

the area of growth between diaphysis and epiphysis

Question 19

what is the medulla?

Answer 19

bone marrow

Question 20

what is the outer aspect of bone called?

Answer 20

periosteum

Question 21

what is the inner aspect of bone called?

Answer 21

endosteum

Question 22

where are the markings on bones found?

Answer 22

where tendons, ligaments or fascia is attached or where arteries lie adjacent

Question 23

which anatomical plane spilts the body into front and back?

Answer 23

median

Question 24

which anatomical plane spilts the body into top and bottom?

Answer 24

transverse

Question 25

what are the most stable joints when standing at ease?

Answer 25

hip and knee