Musculoskeletal System Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What structure attaches muscle to bone?
A
Tendon
2
Q
Complete the following sentence: Calcium homeostasis is controlled by…
A
parathyroid hormone
3
Q
What is an example of a long bone?
A
Femur
4
Q
The coxal joint is a ball and socket joint between the bones of the pelvis and the …
A
Femur
5
Q
What bone protects the brain?
A
Cranium
6
Q
A lack of vitamin D is associated with which of the following diseases?
A
Rickets
7
Q
What is a muscle in the upper arm?
A
Deltoid
8
Q
Complete the following sentence: The pigmented protein in skeletal muscle fibres that stores oxygen is called …
A
myoglobin
9
Q
Which of the following organelle stores calcium in a resting skeletal muscle cell?
A
Sarcoplasmic reticulum
