Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

How many pairs of ribs in the body?

Answer 1

12

Question 2

Spine structure

Answer 2

Cervical- 7 vertabre
Thoracic- 12
Lumbar- 5
Sacrum- 5
Coxcyx- 4

Question 3

Tendon

Answer 3

Connects muscle to bone

Question 4

Ligament

Answer 4

Connects bone to bone

Question 5

Skeleton structure

Answer 5

Skull
Mandible (jaw bone)
Clavicle (collarbone)
Scapula (shoulder blade)
Sternum (breast bone)
Arms: upper= humerus, forearm= radius and ulna (towards body), carpal (wrist bone), metacarpal (hand bone), phalanges (fingers, 3 bones in each)
Rib cage
Spine
Pelvis
Hip joint
Femur
Kneecap (patella)
Tibia (thick bone) and fibula (lower leg)
Tarsal (foot bone)/ metatarsals
Phalanges (toes)- 2 in each toe

Question 6

Function of skeleton?

Answer 6

Movement
Maintain posture/ supports body
Protect organs (eg rib cage)
Generates blood cells
Stores minerals eg calcium

Question 7

Functions of muscle?

Answer 7

Generate heat
Movement (contraction/ relaxation)
Role in digestion

Question 8

3 types of muscle

Answer 8

Smooth
Cardiac
Skeletal

Question 9

Sprain

Answer 9

Stretching/tearing of a ligament

Question 10

Strain

Answer 10

Muscle/tendon is overstretched/torn