Skeletal and Muscular System Flashcards
Adult skeletal system consists of how many bones?
206 bones
Structure that connects bone to bone
Ligament
Structure that connects muscle to bone
Tendon
This contains the medullary cavity
Diaphysis
This covers the epiphysis
Articular Cartilage
Found inside the bone
Spongy bone
Freely moving joints
Synovial joints
Joints that allow for slight movement
Cartilaginous joints
Joints that allow almost no movement
Fibbrous joints
Which type(s) of muscle(s) are voluntary?
Skeletal muscle
Which type(s) of muscle(s) are involuntary?
Smooth and cardiac muscle
Movement away from midline of body
Abduction
Movement toward midline of body
Adduction
Act of bending or being bent
Flexion
Brings limbs into a straight condition
Extension
Backward bending of foot
Dorsiflexion
Bending sole of foot ; pointing toes
Plantar flexion