mct Flashcards
Framework and Power
Musculoskeletal System
Control
Nervous System
Engine
Cardiorespiratory System
Study of the structure, shape, size, weight, and location of all the organs of the human body
Human Anatomy
Study of all the systems of the human body, their functionsfunctions, and their relationship with other systems
Human Physiology
Composed of ____ bones at birth;
270
decreases to ___ bones by adulthood
206
Functions of the Skeleton
- protects internal organs
- stores and releases fat
- produces blood cells
- stores and releases minerals
- facilitates movement
- supports the body
Point of contact between two bones, and cartilage, or between bone and teeth in the skeleton of the body
Joint
Types of Joints
Fixed, cartilaginous, synovial
Musculoskeletal System is consist of:
• Skeletal system
• Skeletal muscles
• Ligaments
• Tendons
• Cartilage
bones and joints
Skeletal system
Skeletal muscles
voluntary
ligaments
connects bones to bones
connect muscles to bones
tendons
shock-absorbing gel between joints
Cartilage