Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

How many bones are in the body?

Answer 1

206

Question 2

Name 14 bones in the body

Answer 2

Cranium, Vertebrae, Scapula, Humerus, Sternum, Ribs, Radius, Ulna, Pelvis, Femur, Fibula, Tibila, Talus

Question 3

Name the 4 different types of Bones

Answer 3

Long, Short, Flat & Irregular

Question 4

Name the Long Bones

Answer 4

Humerus, Tibia, Fibula, Femur, Phalanges

Question 5

Name the Short Bones

Answer 5

Talus

Question 6

Name the Flat Bones

Answer 6

Scapula, Cranium, Pelvis

Question 7

Name the Irregular Bones

Answer 7

Patella & Vertebrae

Question 8

Function of the Long Bone

Answer 8

Allows larger movement

Question 9

Function of the Short Bone

Answer 9

Allows finer controlled movements

Question 10

Function of the Flat Bone

Answer 10

To help protect vital organs in the body

Question 11

Function of the Irregular Bone

Answer 11

Variety of functions including protection and muscle attachment.

Question 12

Functions of the Skeletal System

Answer 12

Movement, Support, Protection, Structural support, Blood Cell Production & Mineral Storage

Question 13

Name the different type of movement

Answer 13

Flexion & Extension
Circumduction & Rotation
Plantar flexion & Dorsi flexion
Abduction & Adduction

Question 14

Flexion

Answer 14

Bending a joint

example, the elbow flexes when performing a biceps curl.

Question 15

Extension

Answer 15

straightening a joint. This occurs when the angle of a joint increases, for example, at the elbow when putting a shot.

Question 16

Abduction

Answer 16

movement away from the midline of the body. This occurs at the hip and shoulder joints during a jumping jack movement.

Question 17

Adduction

Answer 17

movement towards the midline of the body.

Question 18

Rotation

Answer 18

this is where the limb moves in a circular movement around a fixed joint towards or away from the midline of the body.

Question 19

Plantar flexion

Answer 19

pointing the toes – this movement only occurs at the ankle, for example, pointing the toes in ballet.

Question 20

Dorsiflexion

Answer 20

the foot moves towards the shin as if you are pulling your toes up. This movement only occurs at the ankle.

Question 21

What are biceps and triceps?

Answer 21

The biceps contract and raise the forearm as the triceps relax.

Question 22

What connects muscle to bone?

Answer 22

Tendon

Question 23

What happens when the forearm is raised?

Answer 23

The Bicep contracts.

Question 24

What happens when the forearm is lowered?

Answer 24

The triceps contract.

Question 25

Name the muscles in the body

Answer 25

latissimus dorsi.
deltoid.
rotator cuffs.
pectorals.
biceps.
triceps.
abdominals.
hip flexors.
gastronemius.

Question 26

Name the types of muscle contractions

Answer 26

Isometric, Isotonic, Concentric & Eccentric

Question 27

Agonist

Answer 27

The muscle that is contracting.

Question 28

Antagonist

Answer 28

The muscle that is relaxing or lengthening.