Skeletal & Muscular Review
QUESTIONS
1111 ► The human skeletal system contains _____________ bones ► ANSWER: 206
2222 ► Explain involuntary vs. voluntary muscles. What is the difference? ► Voluntary = you control these muscles ► Involuntary = always working, you have no control
3333 ► Name the 4 types of bones. ► ANSWER: 1. Long 2. short 3.flat4.irregular
4444 ► What are 2 functions of the skeletal system? ► ANSWER: 1. Support for the body 2. Protect internal organs 3. Framework for muscles 4. Allow movement of limbs 5. Produce red/white blood cells 6. Store fat/minerals
5555 ► Where is smooth muscle found? ► ANSWER: the lining of the body’s passageways and hollow organs (digestive tract, bladder, blood vessels, passageways to lungs)
6666 ► This is an area of discolored skin that appears after an injury, usually a blow to the body. ► ANSWER: Bruise
7777 ► This is a problems that occurs when an organ or tissue protrudes through an area of weak muscle. ► ANSWER: Hernia
8888 ► Name the three types of connective tissue. ► ANSWER: Cartilage, ligaments & tendons.
9999 ► Explain the difference between ligaments and tendons. ► ANSWER: ligaments – attach bone to bone tendons – attach muscle to bone
10 ► This is a lateral side-to-side curvature of the spine. ► ANSWER: scoliosis
11 ► Name the 4 types of joints we have in our body. ► ANSWER: 1. ball-and-socket 2. hinge 3. pivot 4. ellipsoidal
12 ► A muscle is made of hundreds of long cells called muscle __________. ► ANSWER: Fibers
13 ► Name 3 ways to care for your muscular system. ► ANSWER: 1. Regular exercise 2. High protein foods 3. Proper equipment/clothing 4. Practice good posture 5. Warm up properly
14 ► This is the process by which bone is formed, renewed or repaired. ► ANSWER: ossification
15 ► What is a comminuted fracture? ► ANSWER: When bone shatters into more than 2 pieces.
16 ► Explain what a flexor is and what an extensor is. Give an example. ► ANSWER: Flexor – muscle that closes a joint Extensor – muscle that opens a joint Ex: bicep (flexor) and tricep (extensor)
For Exam… ► Know muscular & skeletal labeling ► Types of muscles, bones, joints & fractures ► ALL VOCABULARY smooth muscle Skeletal muscle Cardiac muscle FlexorExtensorTendinitisHerniaCartilageOssificationLigamentTendonScoliosisosteoporosis