structure of a skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
alows movement at a …
A
joint
2
Q
shape and type of bones determine the amount of…
A
movement
e.g short bones in hand are better for gripping a ball in tennis
3
Q
flat bones(e.g ribs)…
A
protect vital organs
4
Q
synovial joints allow different types of …
A
movement
remember
joint= movement
5
Q
skeleton provides point of attachment for muscles
A
when muscles contract they pull on the bone to create movement
