Musculo-Skeletal System

Question 1

Support

Answer 1

Bones keep us upright and hold muscles and organs in place

Question 2

Protection

Answer 2

Some bones surround and protect vital organs from damage

Question 3

Long bones

Answer 3

Bones of the legs and arms. Support the weight of the body and help with gross movements

Question 4

Movement

Answer 4

Muscles contract to pull the bones of the skeleton

Question 5

Joint

Answer 5

Place where two or more bones meet

Question 6

Synovial joint

Answer 6

Type of joint commonly found in the limbs; contains synovial membrane which produces synovial fluid

Question 7

Cartilage

Answer 7

Covers ends of bones providing smooth surface with no friction

Question 8

Synovial fluid

Answer 8

Produced by synovial membrane to lubricate joint

Question 9

Capsule

Answer 9

Tough fibrous tissue surrounding synovial joints; usually supported by ligaments

Question 10

Ligament

Answer 10

Joins bone to bone

Question 11

Dislocation

Answer 11

When the bones of a joint separate from their normal position

Question 12

Bursae

Answer 12

Fluid filled bag that helps reduce friction in joint

Question 13

Tendon

Answer 13

Attaches muscle to bone

Question 14

Red blood cells

Answer 14

Carry oxygen to muscles

Question 15

White blood cells

Answer 15

Fight infections

Question 16

Hinge joint

Answer 16

Joint that allows flexion and extension

Question 17

Flexion

Answer 17

Movement where the angle between bones is reduced

Question 18

Extension

Answer 18

Movement where the angle between bones is increased

Question 19

Ball and socket joint

Answer 19

Joint that allows flexion, extension, abduction, adduction and rotation

Question 20

Abduction

Answer 20

Movement away from the midline of the body

Question 21

Adduction

Answer 21

Movement towards the midline of the body

Question 22

Rotation

Answer 22

Turning a limb along it’s long axis

Question 23

Plantar flexion

Answer 23

Movement at the ankle where the toes point to the ground

Question 24

Dorsiflexion

Answer 24

Movement at the ankle where toes are pulled up towards the knee