Unit 1 Review Topics Flashcards
1
Q
Osteoblasts
A
bond building cells
2
Q
Osteoclasts
A
bone destroying cells
3
Q
Effects of exercise on Skeletal System
A
- Imposes stress on tissues (tissues become stronger)
- Hyaline cartilage at the end of bones becomes thicker and better at shock absorption
-Tendons become thicker and able to withstand greater force
-Ligaments will stretch and enable greater flexibility at the joint
4
Q
3 types of structural classification
A
Fibrous - Virtually immovable
Cartilaginous - minimal movement (intervertebral joints)
Synovial - permits a great deal of movement
5
Q
3 types of functional classification
A
Synarthrosis - immovable joint
Amphiarthrosis - a slightly moveable joint
Diathrosis - a freely movable joint
6
Q
Types of synovial joints
A
- Ball and socket
- Hinge
- Saddle
- Ellipsoid
- pivot
- gliding
