Support And Movemment Flashcards
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
To provide support, protect internal organs, and facilitate movement.
True or False: Muscles can only pull, not push.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the part of the skeleton that supports the head, neck, and trunk.
vertebral column
What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint
What is the role of tendons in the muscular system?
To connect muscles to bones.
Which type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?
Smooth muscle
What is the term for the ability of a muscle to shorten and produce force?
Contractility
What type of joint is found in the elbow?
Hinge joint
True or False: Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that is more flexible than bone.
True
What is the function of ligaments?
To connect bones to other bones at joints.
Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for coordinating movement?
Cerebellum
Fill in the blank: The _______ system works with the skeletal system to enable movement.
muscular
What is the main purpose of synovial fluid?
To lubricate joints.
What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?
Skeletal muscle
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of joint? A) Ball-and-socket B) Hinge C) Elastic D) Pivot
C) Elastic
What is the term for the movement of a body part away from the midline?
Abduction
True or False: The human body has 206 bones in adulthood.
True
What is the role of the axial skeleton?
To support the head and trunk and protect the brain and spinal cord.
Fill in the blank: Muscle fibers are made up of _______ that contract to produce movement.
myofibrils
What is the primary function of the appendicular skeleton?
To facilitate movement and support limbs.
Which type of muscle tissue is striated and voluntary?
Skeletal muscle
What is the term for the connection between a muscle and the bone it moves?
Insertion
Multiple Choice: Which muscle is primarily responsible for the flexion of the elbow? A) Triceps B) Biceps C) Deltoid D) Pectoralis
B) Biceps
What is the term for the movement of a body part towards the midline?
Adduction
True or False: Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones.
True
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a tough band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
tendon
