Skelton And Movement Flashcards
0
Q
Bones is made of ?
A
Living cells and non living calcium compounds
1
Q
Functions of skeleton ?
A
Support,protection and movement
2
Q
Arm bones ?
A
Humerus , radius and ulna
3
Q
Leg bones ?
A
Femur tibia and fibula
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Q
Vertebrae ?
A
Bone of the spine
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Q
Joint?
A
Where bones meet
6
Q
Fused joint ?
A
Skulls are immovable
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Q
Movable joints ?
A
Contain synovial fluid and are called synovial joints.
8
Q
Examples of synovial joints are?
A
Ball and socket (hip/shoulder) and hinge joints (knee/elbow)
9
Q
Reduce friction ?
A
Using cartilage and synovial fluid.
10
Q
Cartilage ?
A
Acts as a shock absorber
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Q
Ligaments ?
A
Join bone to bone
12
Q
Tendons ?
A
Join muscle to bone
13
Q
Antagonistic muscles?
A
Work opposite each other (biceps,triceps in arm)
