Musculoskeletal System intro

Question 1

Musculoskeletal System major functions

Answer 1

-Provides structure and movement for the body
-Consists of bones, skeletal muscles, and joints
-Allows the body to stand erect and move
-Supports and protects organs
-Produces red blood cells
-Stores fat and minerals
Generates heat

Question 2

Skeleton

Answer 2

-Consists of 206 bones
-Provides support for the soft tissue and organs of the body

Question 3

Skeleton
classification of bones

Answer 3

-Long
-Short
-Flat
-Irregular

Question 4

examples of long bones

Answer 4

Humerus
Femur
Tibia
Fibula
Clavicle
Radius
Ulna
Phalanges
Metacarpals

Question 5

Examples of short bones

Answer 5

Carpals
Tarsals
Patella

Question 6

Examples of flat bones

Answer 6

Sternum
Ribs
Pelvis
Skull (parietal,occippitalfrontal etc)

Question 7

Examples of irregular bones

Answer 7

vertebræ
sacrum
coccyx
mandible
maxilla
zygomatic

Question 8

Skeleton Major functions

Answer 8

-Framework for the body
-Protect structures
-Act as levers for movement
-Store fat and minerals
-Produce blood cells

Question 9

Skeletal Muscles major function

Answer 9

Movement
Posture
Body heat

Question 10

Major Joints

Answer 10

Ankle
Spine

Question 10

Classification of joints

Answer 10

Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial