skeletal system Flashcards

1
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functions of the skeletal system

A

shape, support, movement and protection

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2
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what biomolecule is cartilage

A

protein

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3
Q

what are the innominate bones

A

pelvic bone

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4
Q

give a slightly moveable joint

A

spine

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5
Q

give an example of a synovial joint and its location

A

hinge, knee or elbow

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6
Q

what connects two bones in a joint

A

ligament

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7
Q

give functions of cartilage

A

protects bone and a shock absorber

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8
Q

what connects muscles to bone

A

tendon

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9
Q

give a function for compact bone

A

structure support and strength

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10
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what is the tissue that fills the spaces in the spongy bone and its function

A

bone marrow ,makes red blood cells

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11
Q

what is a cause of arthiritis

A

wear and tear like injury

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12
Q

what is carpal

A

bone in the wrist

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13
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what is tarsal

A

bone in the ankle or heel

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14
Q

biceps

A

muscle at front of humerus that contracts to bend arm

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15
Q

triceps

A

muscle at the back of the humerus that contracts to straighten arm

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16
Q

osteoblasts

A

cells that build up bone

17
Q

osteoclasts

A

cells that break down bone

18
Q

axial skeleton

A

skull, vertebrae rib, sternum and coccyx

19
Q

appendicular skeleton

A

limbs, pectorial and pelvic girdle

20
Q

bones that make up foot

A

metatarsal tarsal and phalanges

21
Q

antagonistic muscle pair

A

two muscles that work with opposing actions

22
Q

name the five regions of the vertebral column and their bones

A

cervical 7
thoracic 12
lumbar 5
sacrum 5
coccyx 4

23
Q

what are invertebral discs made of

24
Q

name the factors on which the continued renewal of bone depends on

A

age diet vitamin d excercise

25
Q

function of yellow marrow

A

stores fat

26
Q

function of red marrow

A

produces red blood cells

27
Q

what is the function of the medullary cavity

A

make yellow marrow and store fat

28
Q

what is the function of the spongy bone

29
Q

what is the tip and the middle of the long bone called

A

head and shaft

30
Q

what are true ribs

A

top 7 ribs attached to breastbone

31
Q

what are false ribs

A

3 ribs attached to eachother at front of chest

32
Q

what are floating ribs

A

bottom two ribs attached to spine