Ribs & Differences Male + Female Pelvis + 3 Main Joints

Question 1

True Ribs

Answer 1

• Ribs that directly articulate with the sternum with their costal cartilages

Question 2

False Ribs

Answer 2

• Ribs that indirectly articulate with the sternum

Question 3

Floating Ribs

Answer 3

• Known as “vertebral ribs.” They do not connect with the sternum centrally & are only connected to the vertebral column

Question 4

Difference between female and male pelvis

Answer 4

• Females are the Wider and males are narrow
• females Ilia is more wider and flared
• It is lighter in weight for the female
• Females wider and rounded

Question 5

Synarthrosis (immovable)

Answer 5

• Joints that allow little or no movement
• Most or the joints are fibrous
• Ex: Joints between skull bones surrounding the brain.

Question 6

Amphiarthosis (Partially Moveable)

Answer 6

• Allow slight movement
• Ex: Pubic symphysis, joint that strongly unites the left and right

Question 7

Diarthrosis (freely moveable)

Answer 7

• Allows the bones to be completely mobile and move freely
• Ex: Elbow, Shoulder & ankle

Question 8

3 Effects of Aging On The Muscular System

Answer 8

• Loss of muscles (strength)
• Hips & knees bend over
• Decrease in height

Question 9

Effects of Aging On The Musculoskeletal System

Answer 9

• Osteoarthritis - Bone density weaker, bone injuries, heart slower
• Loss of balance, our bones aren’t strong
• Our height is decreased, bunched over since our bones heavily affect for our gravity