Skeleton And Muscular System Flashcards
1
Q
How many bones in the body
A
Adults 206 children way more
2
Q
Cartilage
A
Acts as a shock absorber
Allow limited movement
Stop bone rubbing off each other
3
Q
Joint
A
Where two bones meet
4
Q
Fused joint
A
Do not allow bones to move eg skull
5
Q
Synovial joints
A
Allow bones to move
Ball and socket or hinge
6
Q
Ball and socket joint
A
Allows movement in several directions
7
Q
Hinge joint
A
K
8
Q
Synovial fluid
A
Acts as a shock absorber prevents friction
9
Q
Ligaments
A
Tough elastic fibres hold the bones together
10
Q
Tendons
A
Anchor muscle to bone
11
Q
Functions of the skeleton
A
To support the body
To allow movement
To protect delicate organs
