Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of the Skeleton?
A
- Movement
- Protection
- Support
- Blood Production
2
Q
What are the functions of the muscles?
A
- Produce movement
- Maintain posture
- Stabilise joints
- Generate heat
3
Q
What are the 3 different types of muscle?
A
- Skeletal muscle
- Cardiac muscle
- Smooth muscle
4
Q
Muscles are attached to at least 2 points. What are they?
A
– Origin - attached to the bone you don’t want to move
– Insertion - attached to the bone you want to move
5
Q
What fibrous tissue holds muscle to bone?
A
Tendons
6
Q
What is the name given to complementary pairs of muscles that work together, to create a co-ordinated movement?
A
Antagonistic muscles
7
Q
Do muscles push or pull?
A
Muscles only pull
8
Q
what is the name of the fluid present in some joints?
A
Synovial fluid
9
Q
What are the 3 classifications of joints and what are they?
A
- Fibrous - those that are unmovable - skull
- Cartilaginous joints - immoveable or slightly moveable - vertebrae, frontal pubic region
- Synovial joints - Freely moveable - shoulder, hip
10
Q
What fibrous tissue is responsible for holding bones together?
A
Ligaments
