Musculoskeletal

Question 1

Parts of a bone

Answer 1

epiphysis, diaphysis, fossa, trochanter, condyle

Question 2

Fibrocartilage

Answer 2

intervertebral discs, menisci of knee

Question 3

Aponeurosis

Answer 3

a thin sheath of connective tissue that helps connect your muscles to your bones

Question 4

Joint Capsule

Answer 4

a ligamentous sac that surrounds the articular cavity of a movable joint

Question 5

Ligament

Answer 5

hold structures and keep them stable

Question 6

Muscle origin

Answer 6

the end of the muscle attached to an immovable part

Question 7

Muscle insertion

Answer 7

the distal placing of the muscle

Question 8

Extensibility

Answer 8

ability to be stretched

Question 9

Elasticity

Answer 9

ability to return to its original shape

Question 10

Contractibility

Answer 10

ability to contract

Question 11

Joints

Answer 11

movable connections between at least two bones

Question 12

3 functional classes of joints

Answer 12

synarthrosis, amphiarthrosis, diarthrosis

Question 13

3 main layers of skin

Answer 13

dermis, epidermis, hypodermis

Question 14

Function of skin

Answer 14

To protect from germs and regulates body temperature

Question 15

4 main plexuses

Answer 15

cervical, brachial, lumbar, sacral

Question 16

Cranial nerves

Answer 16

send information between the brain and the sense organs

Question 17

Innervation

Answer 17

to supply with nerves

Question 18

Fibroblasts

Answer 18

a type of cell that contributes to the formation of connective tissue

Question 19

Osteoblasts

Answer 19

build-up of bone by secreting collagen

Question 20

Collagen

Answer 20

most abundant protein in body, provides strength to structure/tissue

Question 21

Bones

Answer 21

gives shape and support to body

Question 22

Axial

Answer 22

skull, ossicles, hyoid bone, rib cage, vertebral column

Question 23

Appendicular

Answer 23

shoulder girdle, arms, pelvic girdle, hand

Question 24

Elastic

Answer 24

external ear, epiglottis

Question 25

Hyaline

Answer 25

covers ends of bones at joints

Question 26

Most abundant cartilage

Answer 26

hyaline

Question 27

Cartilage

Answer 27

Allows the bones to glide over each other with very little friction

Question 28

Interosseous membrane

Answer 28

a thick dense fibrous sheet of connective tissue that spans the space between two bones

Question 29

Retinaculum

Answer 29

a band of thickened tissue that surrounds tendons and helps keep them in place

Question 30

Muscle contraction

Answer 30

the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles when you do some activity

Question 31

4 functions of muscle

Answer 31

movement, posture, joint stability, heat production

Question 32

Excitability

Answer 32

ability to respond to stimuli

Question 33

Function of tendon

Answer 33

withstand tension and transmit contraction forces from muscles to bones

Question 34

Function of a joint

Answer 34

is to allow movement

Question 35

Bursa function

Answer 35

Reduces friction in your body joints

Question 35

6 types of synovial joints

Answer 35

pivot, hinge, condyloid, saddle, plane, ball and socket

Question 36

Bursa

Answer 36

small fluid filled sac

Question 37

Nerves and Musculoskeletal system

Answer 37

together control body movements and function

Question 38

Chondroblasts

Answer 38

build-up of cartilage by collagen

Question 38

Plexus

Answer 38

is a network of nerves or vessels in the body

Question 39

Elastin

Answer 39

a protein in the body that gives tissues and organs flexibility and elasticity