Skeletal System Flashcards
State the three types of joint
Synovial, fibrous, cartilaginous
What range of movement do fibrous joints have?
No movements
State the range of movement that cartilaginous allow
Slight movement
Outline the range of movement that synovial joints offer
Wide range
State the types of synovial joint
Hinge
Pivot
Ball & socket
Gliding
Condyloid
Saddle
Outline the ranges of movement
Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
Rotation
Gliding
Protraction
Retraction
State the three layers of the skin
Subcutaneous
Dermis
Epidermis
State the types of bone
Long
Short
Flat
Sesamoid
Irregular
Bird/Avian
Outline a specialised feature of avian bones
Honeycomb structure to create a lighter skeleton
Why were avians specialised to have bones with a honeycomb structure?
Having a lighter skeleton makes it easier for birds to fly
State the types of skeletal attachment
Cartilage
Ligaments
Joints
Muscles
Tendons
What is the integumentary system comprised of?
The skin and it’s appendages
Give 5 examples of the skin’s appendages
Hair
Skin
Glands
Claws
Scales
Name the glands in the dermis layer
Sebaceous gland (oil gland)
Eccrine gland (sweat gland)
Name 2 muscoskeletal disorders
Hip dysplasia
Osteoarthritis
State the functions of the liver
Produces bile (emulsify fats)
Stores bile, vitamins, glycogen & minerals
Removes toxins from blood
Which minerals does the liver store?
Copper & Iron
State the functions of the pancreas
Secretes insulin & glucagon
Controls blood glucose levels
5% of pancreas produces hormones
90% of pancreas produces enzymes
Islets of Langerhans produce hormones
Produces protease (trypsin), amylase & lipase
Name the types of feathers
Wing, tail, contour, semi plume, down, filoplume, bristle
What are feathers made of?
B keratin
Where is b keratin found?
Birds and reptiles
Name the purposes of feathers
Insulate, waterproof, attract mate, warn predators, flight, colour, displays emotion, protection, air resistance, stealth, walking
State the function of contour feathers
Waterproofs
