locomotion

Question 1

what are the functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

provides basic shape
provides support for the body
allows the muscular system to produce movement-locomotion
protection of vital organs

Question 2

what are the 2 functional parts of the skeletal system?

Answer 2

axial skeleton:
head
neck
trunk
appendicular skeleton:
limbs
pectoral & pelvic girdle

Question 3

describe cartilage

Answer 3

resilient, semirigid CT
in areas for flexibility
articular cartilage reduces friction
avascular

Question 4

describe bone

Answer 4

support 
protection
mechanical basis (leverage/locomotion)
storage
new cells

Question 5

what are the 2 types of bone and how are they distinguished?

Answer 5

compact
spongy
amount of solid matter and size of space

Question 6

describe compact bone

Answer 6

strength for weight bearing
in long bones it is found in the middle of the shaft
long bones have elevations (ridges, crests and tubercles)

Question 7

what are the 5 classifications of bones?

Answer 7

tubular=long bones
cuboidal=short bones
protective=flat bones
irregular bones
sesamoid bones

Question 8

what are bone markings?

Answer 8

where tendons, ligaments or fascia is attached

where arteries lie adjacent

Question 9

what are bone formations?

Answer 9

passage of a tendon to improve leverage

Question 10

describe standing at ease

Answer 10

few back and lower limb muscles are active
mechanical arrangement means minimal muscular activity
hip & knee joints most stable
ankle unstable
tendency for body to fall forward

Question 11

what is opposition and reposition?

Answer 11

bringing thumb and pinky together- and back