Musco-Skeletal system Flashcards
1
Q
Support
A
gives support to the muscles and provides the body’s shape
2
Q
Movement
A
bones act as levers at the joints, muscles pull on the bone to create movement
3
Q
Protection
A
protects vital organs eg cranium protects brain
4
Q
Blood cells
A
Red & white blood cells are produced in bone marrow, Red transports oxygen and white protects against disease
5
Q
Ligament
A
bone to bone
6
Q
Tendon
A
muscle to bone
7
Q
Cartlidge
A
end of bones
8
Q
Function of ligament
A
stabilises joint
9
Q
Function of tendon
A
creates movement
10
Q
Function of cartlidge
A
protects bones
11
Q
Flat bones
A
protect vital internal organs
12
Q
Long bones
A
supports weight and facilitates movement
13
Q
Short bones
A
produces support and stability
14
Q
Seamoid bones
A
protects tendons
15
Q
Irregular bones
A
Provides strength
