Soc 11 Skeletal System

Question 1

Flexion

Answer 1

When a angle at a joint decreases

Question 2

Rotation

Answer 2

Turning or rotatingmovement around a single axis

Question 3

Extension

Answer 3

When an angle at a joint increases

Question 4

Circumduction

Answer 4

The conical (circular) movement of a limb extending from the joint

Question 5

Abduction

Answer 5

Movememtn away from the midline of the body

Question 6

Adduction

Answer 6

Movememtn towards the midline of the body

Question 7

Plantar - flexion

Answer 7

Movement at the ankle joint the points the foot downwards away from the shin

Question 8

Dorsi flexion

Answer 8

Movement at the ankle joint that points the foot upwards towards the shin

Question 9

What is the function of Long bones

Answer 9

Movement

Question 10

What is the function of short bones

Answer 10

Weight bearing

Question 11

Flat bones

Answer 11

Protect organs

Question 12

Irregular bones

Answer 12

Help protect and support

Question 13

Cartilage

Answer 13

Firm connective tissue

Question 14

Where is a pivot joint

Answer 14

Connects the skull to the spine

Question 15

Where is a Hinge joints

Answer 15

Knee, elbow and ankle

Question 16

Where is a ball and socket joint

Answer 16

Hip and shoulder