Appendicular and Axial Skeleton Quiz

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What is the term used to describe the end of the muscle that is attached to the bone it moves?

  • Articulation
  • Fixation
  • Insertion (correct)
  • Attachment

What is the primary cause of muscular atrophy according to the passage?

  • Aging
  • Muscle disuse
  • Lack of nerve supply (correct)
  • Genetic disorders

What is the key difference between skeletal muscles and smooth muscles?

  • Skeletal muscles are voluntary, smooth muscles are involuntary
  • Skeletal muscles have striations, smooth muscles do not
  • Skeletal muscles require direct nerve stimulation, smooth muscles do not
  • All of the above (correct)

Which type of muscular dystrophy is described as the most severe and common hereditary form?

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Which muscle type is responsible for the contraction of the heart wall?

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What is the term used to describe a muscle that bends a joint and brings a limb closer to the body?

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Which system is responsible for skin diseases and disorders like Acne and Eczema?

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What skin condition involves itchy rashes and is related to allergies?

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What type of muscle contraction is involuntary, strong, and rhythmical?

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Which type of muscles must be stimulated by nerves to operate?

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What are areas of discolored and/or raised skin that are apparent at birth or within a few weeks of birth called?

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Which system is primarily responsible for connecting bones and providing stability to joints?

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Which of the following is the main function of ligaments?

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What is the difference between the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton?

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Which of the following is NOT a disorder of the skeletal system mentioned in the text?

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What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?

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Which of the following statements about the human skeleton is NOT true?

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What is the primary function of the bones of the spine?

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Flashcards

Insertion

The end of the muscle attached to the bone it moves.

Muscular atrophy cause

Caused by the lack of nerve supply to a muscle.

Skeletal vs. Smooth Muscles

Skeletal muscles are voluntary, smooth muscles are involuntary. Skeletal have striations, smooth do not. Skeletal attach to bones, smooth line organs.

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

The most severe and common hereditary form of muscular dystrophy.

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Cardiac muscle

Muscle type responsible for the contraction of the heart wall.

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Flexor

A muscle that bends a joint and brings a limb closer to the body.

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Integumentary System

System responsible for skin diseases and disorders like Acne and Eczema.

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Hives

Itchy rashes related to allergies.

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Cardiac muscle contraction

Involuntary, strong, and rhythmical muscle contraction.

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Skeletal muscles

Muscles that must be stimulated by nerves to operate.

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Birthmarks

Areas of discolored and/or raised skin apparent at birth or shortly after.

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Muscular System

System primarily responsible for connecting bones and providing stability to joints.

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Main function of ligaments

To hold bones together and keep them in place.

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Axial vs. Appendicular

The axial skeleton is made up of bones in the head, neck, and trunk, while the appendicular skeleton is made up of bones in the arms and legs.

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Primary function of the axial skeleton

To maintain upright posture and transmit weight.

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Study Notes

Muscle System

  • Muscular atrophy: decrease in size and wasting of muscle tissue, can occur due to loss of nerve supply, and is common with aging (20-40% muscle loss and strength reduction).
  • Flexor: muscle that bends a joint and brings a limb closer to the body.
  • Extensor: muscle that straightens a joint and brings a limb away from the body.

Smooth Muscle

  • Non-striated, involuntary muscles without striations.
  • Do not require direct nerve stimulation to operate.
  • Found in the walls of hollow organs, such as the digestive tract.

Muscular Dystrophy

  • A group of genetic diseases causing progressive weakness and degeneration of skeletal muscles.
  • Over 30 types, varying in age of onset, severity, and affected muscles.
  • Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD): one of the most severe forms, inherited, and the most common hereditary neuromuscular disease.

Organ Systems

  • Integumentary System
  • Muscular System
  • Skeletal System
  • Digestive System
  • Respiratory System
  • Circulatory System
  • Reproductive System
  • Excretory System
  • Nervous System
  • Endocrine System

Skin Diseases and Disorders

  • Acne: clogged or plugged hair follicles, resulting in red bumps on the skin.
  • Bacterial infections: skin infections caused by bacteria.
  • Birthmarks: areas of discolored and/or raised skin present at birth or within a few weeks of birth.
  • Eczema and Hives: itchy skin rashes related to allergies.
  • Fungal infections: skin diseases caused by fungi.
  • Skin cancer
  • Viral infection

Skeletal System

  • Axial skeleton: formed by the bones of the head, neck, and trunk (80 bones).
  • Appendicular skeleton: formed by the bones of the arms and legs.
  • Ligaments: strong bands of flexible tissue that hold bones together.

Disorders of Skeletal System

  • Arthritis: inflammation of the joints.
  • Bone Cancer
  • Bursitis
  • Kyphosis
  • Leukemia
  • Osteoporosis
  • Poliomyelitis
  • Scoliosis
  • Spina bifida
  • Talipes equinovarus (clubfoot)

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