Skeletal & Muscular Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
Identify joint, ligaments, and tendon
A
Joint- place where two bones meet
Ligaments- holds joints & bones together
Tendon- holds muscle to bones
2
Q
List 3 functions of the skeletal system
A
- protect organs
- store minerals that help nerves & muscle
- skeletal muscle pull on bones to produce movement
3
Q
What are the three types of joints & their movements
A
Ball & socket- any direction
Hinge- forward/ backward
Gliding- allows bones to slide over one another
4
Q
Whats bone marrow
A
Inside of bone & help make red/ white blood cells
5
Q
Give example of voluntary & involuntary muscles
A
Voluntary- skeletal muscle
Involuntary- smooth muscle
6
Q
Carpals
A
Hands
7
Q
Clavicle
A
Collar bone
8
Q
Femur
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Thigh bone
9
Q
Fibula
A
Calf bone
10
Q
Humerus
A
Funny bone
11
Q
Metacarpal
A
Palm
12
Q
Patella
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Knee cap
13
Q
Phalanges
A
Fingers
14
Q
Scapula
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Shoulder blade
15
Q
Sternum
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Brest bone
