Skeleton joints and muscles Flashcards
1
Q
Function of the skeleton
A
Protect delicate organs especially brain .Allows us to stand up and movement because muscles can be attached by tendons .
2
Q
How many types of joints
A
Three immovable scull,slightly movable spine and freely movable.
3
Q
How many types of freely movable joints
A
Ball and socket in hip and shoulder and hinge in the elbow and knee.
4
Q
How do antagonistic muscle pairs work ?
A
One contracts whilst the other relaxes.
5
Q
Muscles attached to the bones?
A
Tendons
6
Q
Where is the biceps and the triceps.
A
Triceps underneath and biceps on the inner arm
7
Q
Cartilage broken
A
The bone is damaged which restricts movement becomes painful.
