Skeleton Flashcards
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Bone is made of
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Living cells and non living calcium compounds
1
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Functions of skeleton
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Support , protection , movement
2
Q
Arm bones
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Humerus , radius , ulna
3
Q
Fused joint
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Skulls are immovable
4
Q
Moveable joints
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Contain synovial fluid and are called synovial joints
5
Q
Examples of synovial joints
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Ball and socket (hip/shoulder) and hinge joints (knee/elbow)
6
Q
Reduce friction
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Using cartilage and synovial fluid
7
Q
Cartilage
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Acts as a shock absorber
8
Q
Ligaments
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Join bone to bone
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Q
Tendons
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Join muscle to bone
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Antagonistic muscles
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Work opposite each other (biceps , triceps in arm)
