Muscoskeletal System Flashcards
What is the primary function of muscles in the body?
To facilitate movement by contracting and relaxing.
True or False: There are three types of muscles in the human body.
True
Name the three types of muscles.
Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac.
What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movement?
Skeletal muscle.
What is the role of tendons?
To connect muscles to bones.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of joint? A) Hinge B) Ball and Socket C) Axis D) Pivot
C) Axis
What is the main function of bones in the body?
To provide structure, protect organs, and store minerals.
True or False: Bones are living tissues.
True
What is the term for the place where two bones meet?
Joint.
What type of joint allows for rotational movement?
Ball and socket joint.
Multiple choice: Which bone is known as the thigh bone? A) Tibia B) Femur C) Humerus D) Radius
B) Femur
What is the role of ligaments?
To connect bones to other bones at a joint.
True or False: The patella is a type of flat bone.
False
What is the largest bone in the human body?
Femur.
What type of joint is found in the elbow?
Hinge joint.
Multiple choice: Which muscle is primarily responsible for the movement of the arm? A) Quadriceps B) Biceps C) Triceps D) Gastrocnemius
B) Biceps
What is the term for the fluid that lubricates joints?
Synovial fluid.
True or False: Smooth muscles are under voluntary control.
False
What is the primary muscle used in breathing?
Diaphragm.
What is the main function of cartilage?
To reduce friction and absorb shock in joints.
Multiple choice: Which of the following joints is the most mobile? A) Hinge B) Ball and Socket C) Saddle D) Pivot
B) Ball and Socket
What is the term for the muscle that opposes the action of another muscle?
Antagonist.
What is the function of the axial skeleton?
To support the head and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Fill in the blank: The _____ connects the shoulder blade to the upper arm.
humerus.
What type of muscle is found in the walls of the heart?
Cardiac muscle.
Multiple choice: Which part of the skeleton protects the heart and lungs? A) Skull B) Rib cage C) Pelvis D) Spine
B) Rib cage
What is the term for the movement of a joint that decreases the angle between two bones?
Flexion.
True or False: The radius and ulna are found in the leg.
False
