Muscular And Skeletal Flashcards
What are the two main components of the musculoskeletal system?
Bones and muscles.
True or False: Tendons connect muscles to bones.
True.
What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the largest bone in the human body.
femur.
What is the primary function of ligaments?
To connect bones to other bones.
Which muscle type is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?
Smooth muscle.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of muscle tissue? A) Skeletal B) Cardiac C) Connective D) Smooth
C) Connective.
What is the term for the study of muscles?
Myology.
True or False: The axial skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
True.
What is the role of the skeletal system?
To provide structure, support, and protection for the body.
Fill in the blank: _______ are the functional units of muscle contraction.
Sarcomeres.
What is osteoporosis?
A condition characterized by weakened bones and increased fracture risk.
Multiple Choice: Which of these bones is part of the appendicular skeleton? A) Sternum B) Femur C) Vertebra D) Cranium
B) Femur.
What type of joint is found in the elbow?
Hinge joint.
True or False: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue.
True.
What is the primary function of synovial fluid?
To lubricate joints.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the muscle primarily responsible for the movement of the shoulder.
deltoid.
What is the function of the axial skeleton?
To protect the central nervous system and support the body’s weight.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a fibrous joint? A) Shoulder B) Skull Sutures C) Knee D) Hip
B) Skull Sutures.
True or False: The patella is commonly known as the kneecap.
True.
What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?
Skeletal muscle.
Fill in the blank: The _______ connects the heel bone to the calf muscles.
Achilles tendon.
What is the process of bone formation called?
Ossification.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of muscles? A) Producing heat B) Storing minerals C) Protecting organs D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What is the name of the fluid-filled sac that reduces friction in joints?
Bursa.
True or False: The human body has 206 bones in adulthood.
True.
What is the role of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
To form new bone.
How many bones are there in the body?
206
The carpals in your hand are which type of bone?
Short bone
Ossification starts developing when?
6/7 weeks gestation
What is ossification?
Process of creating bone.
Bone degeneration due to aging begins around when in women?
30
Muscles require which two things to work effectively?
Energy and oxygen
Pelvic girdle pain occurs when which part of the pelvis becomes softened?
Symphysis pubis.
Normal bone growth depends on?
- Ca & P
- vitamins a, c & d
- hormones — GH, sex, insulin, thyroid
- exercise which strengthens
