musculoskeletal system Flashcards
What does the skeleton provide for the muscles?
The skeleton provides the ‘scaffolding’ for the muscles to move our bodies
What would happen without muscles?
We would play a permanent game of frozen statues
What is the interrelationship of the skeletal and muscular systems known as?
Musculoskeletal system
What are the three vital functions of the musculoskeletal system?
- Provide our body with shape and stability
- Protect our vital organs
- Produce all voluntary movement necessary for daily activities
What enables muscles to bring about movement?
The ability of the muscles to contract enables them to pull on the bones
What role do joints play in body movement?
Joints allow us to move body parts in different directions, such as flexion and extension
What is the function of connective tissue like ligaments and tendons?
They ensure joint stability and connect bones to each other (ligaments) and muscles to bones (tendons)
Fill in the blank: The ability of the muscles to _______ enables them to pull on the bones.
contract
True or False: The skeletal system and muscular system are often studied together.
False
What movements do joints allow in the body?
Different directions, such as flexion and extension of our limbs
Fill in the blank: Connective tissue makes sure those joints remain _______.
stable
What would happen if we didn’t have a skeleton
We would be a blob on the ground
