Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
18.1 List the functions of the skeleton.
18.2 Describe the formation of bone making reference to osteoblasts, osteoclasts and osteocytes.
18.3 Describe the classification of bones.
18.4 Identify the major bones in the human body
19.1 Identify the different types of joint and describe their structure and range of
movement.
19.2 Explain the role of fibrous, cartilaginous and synovial joints.
19.3 Describe the function of accessory ligaments, articular discs and labra.
19.4 Discuss the effect of age on the skeletal system.
20.1 Describe the main structural and functional characteristics of skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle.
20.2 Identify the major muscle groups of the body and describe their function.
20.3 Describe the role of actin and myosin in muscle contraction.
20.4 Identify the factors that lead to muscle fatigue.
20.5 Discuss the effects of immobility on the skeleton and muscle.
