skeletal system Flashcards
1
Q
function of the skeletal system
A
Support
Movement
Protection
Blood Cell Production
Mineral Storage
2
Q
axial skeleton
A
- Skull
- Vertebrae
- Sternum & ribs
- Sacrum
3
Q
appendicular skeleton
A
- Pectoral girdle
- Upper extremity
- Pelvic girdle
- Lower extremity
4
Q
how many bone is a typical adult
A
206
5
Q
what is the skeleton composed of:
A
Bones – forms the majority of the skeleton
Cartilage – at joint surfaces, forms other small parts e.g. nose
Joints – where two or more bones touch, allow movement
Ligaments – connect bones, reinforce joints
6
Q
organisation of skeletal muscle - largest to smallest
A
muscle, muscle fascicle, muscle fibre, myofibril, sarcomere, myofilament.
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