Skeleton Flashcards
What is the bone on the upper arm
Humerous
Looking at the aninterior view the bone closest to the body the lower arm is
Ulna
Looking at the aninterior view
What are the two main components of the musculoskeletal system?
Bones and muscles.
True or False: The skeletal system is primarily responsible for movement.
False.
Fill in the blank: The basic structural unit of bone is called a __________.
osteon.
What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?
Smooth muscle.
Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint.
What is the term for the tough connective tissue that connects muscles to bones?
Tendon.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? A) Support B) Protection C) Hormone production D) Blood cell production
C) Hormone production.
What is the medical term for the inflammation of a joint?
Arthritis.
True or False: There are 206 bones in the adult human body.
True.
What is the primary function of ligaments?
To connect bones to other bones.
Fill in the blank: The process of bone formation is known as __________.
ossification.
What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?
Skeletal muscle.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton? A) Femur B) Skull C) Scapula D) Humerus
B) Skull.
What is the name of the fluid that lubricates joints?
Synovial fluid.
True or False: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that is more flexible than bone.
True.
