Musculoskeletal System Flashcards
Describe bone
Bone is made up of living cells and is covered in periosteum
What are long bones
Arm bones (humerus, radius) and legs (femur and tibia)
What are short bones
Wrist and ankle bones
What are flat bones
Skull, ribs and sternum
What are irregular bones
Hip bone and vertebrae
What are the function of flat bones
Protect the organs
What are functions of long bones
Strength, structure and mobility
What is the function of short bones
Skill and ease of movement
What is the function of irregular bones
Provide sites for muscle attachment and allow movement and felxability along with support
What are the overall functions of bones
Provide a frame for the body
Give shape to the body
Allow for movement
Produce blood cells
Store calcium and phosphorus
What are the functions of muscles
Allow for movement
Maintain posture/support
Produce body heat
What is a joint
Point at which two or more bones meet
What are the three major types of joint and briefly describe
Fibrous or immovable
Cartilaginous or slightly moveable
Synovial or freely movable
What are tendons and what are their functions
Strong tough connective tissue.
Function - to connect to muscles to your bones
Lets us move our limbs
Help prevent muscle injury
What are ligaments
Strong bands of connective tissue connect two bones together