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Skeletal System Flashcards

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1
Q

Identify the functions of the skeleton

A 
Shape/support
Protection
Movement
Blood production
Mineral storage
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2
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What is the correct name for the skull?

A

cranium

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3
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Name the bones in the arm and hand

A

humerus (upper arm)
radius and ulna (forearm)
carpals, metacarpals and phalanges (hand)

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4
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Name the bones in the leg and feet

A

femur (thigh)
tibia and fibula (lower leg)
tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges (feet)

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5
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What is the correct name for the shoulder blade

A

scapula

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6
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What is the correct name for the collar bone?

A

clavicle?

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7
Q

Which bones protect the heart and lungs?

A

ribs

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8
Q

Which bones protect the spinal cord?

A

vertebral column

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9
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Name 3 types of synovial joint

A

Hinge, Ball and Socket, Pivot

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10
Q

Where can you find a hinge joint?

A

elbow or knee

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11
Q

Where can you find a ball and socket joint?

A

shoulder and hip

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12
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Where can you find a pivot joint?

A

in the neck

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13
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What type of synovial joint is in the knee?

A

hinge

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14
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What type of synovial joint is in the elbow?

A

hinge

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15
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What type of synovial joint is found in the hip?

A

ball and socket

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16
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What type of synovial joint is found in the shoulder?

A

ball and socket

17
Q

Which movements can be performed at a hinge joint?

A

flexion and extension

18
Q

Which movements can be performed at a ball and socket joint?

A

flexion, extension
abduction, adduction
rotation, circumduction

19
Q

Name 3 other components of a joint

A

ligament
tendon
cartilage

20
Q

What is the role of a ligament?

A

the attach bone to bone, keeping the joint in place and keeping them stable during movement to help prevent dislocation of a joint

21
Q

What is the role of cartilage?

A

it reduces friction and acts as a shock absorber

22
Q

What are the three types of cartilage?

A

yellow-elastic cartilage, hyaline cartilage and white fibro-cartilage

23
Q

What is the role of tendons?

A

the attach muscle to bones and help transmit the power needed to move bones.

24
Q

Define the term flexion

A

Shortening the angle at a joint (bending)

25
Q

Define the term extension

A

Lengthening the angle at a joint (straightening)

26
Q

Define the term abduction

A

Taking a limb away from the midline of the body

27
Q

Define the term adduction

A

Bringing a limb towards the midline of the body

28
Q

What is the correct name for your hip bone?

A

Pelvis

29
Q

What is the correct name for your shoulder blade?

A

Scapula

30
Q

What is the correct name for your collar bone?

A

Clavicle

31
Q

What is the correct name for your breast bone?

A

Sternum

32
Q

Which bones articulate the shoulder joint?

A

Scapula and humerus

33
Q

Which bones articulate the elbow joint

A

Humerus
Radius
Ulna

34
Q

Which bones articulate the hip joint?

A

Pelvis

Femur

35
Q

Which bones articulate the knee joint?

A

Femur and tibia

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