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What is the primary composition of healthy adult bone?
What are osteoblasts primarily responsible for?
How do osteocytes function within the bone matrix?
Which type of cell is responsible for the erosion of bone?
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What factor influences the functional adaptation of bone cells?
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What is the primary role of collagen in bone?
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What is stored primarily within the bone of the body?
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What mechanical properties does bone exhibit due to its composition?
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What type of bone is primarily involved in compression during standing?
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What property of muscle tissue allows it to respond to nerve stimulation?
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Which type of forces act on long bones of the lower limb during walking?
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What physical state do the ends of the femur experience during normal movement?
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Which of the following properties contribute to a muscle's ability to lengthen?
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In what way is muscle tissue fundamentally different from passive connective tissue?
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What is an example of shear forces in the musculoskeletal system?
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Which of the following best describes the nature of muscle contraction?
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Which type of bone is NOT typically associated with tension when holding a load?
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How do high-density foam mattresses behave under weight compared to low-density foam?
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Which property is NOT considered a fundamental characteristic of muscle tissue?
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What is the primary function of muscles attached to bones?
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What role does connective tissue play in muscles?
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Which muscle property allows the signal produced by muscle fibers to travel along them?
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During what action do twisting forces occur along the long axis of the foot?
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Muscle tissue is classified as active because it can:
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What type of material is bone classified as?
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Which of the following correctly describes the two types of bone?
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In comparison to fibreglass, how does bone differ?
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What is the primary structural characteristic of spongy bone?
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How does the tensile strength of bone compare to that of cast iron?
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What can be said about the compressive strength of ceramics compared to bone?
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What describes the main difference between compact bone and spongy bone?
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What is one key benefit of the meshwork arrangement in spongy bone?
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What primarily determines the strength of a muscle?
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Which hypothesis explains the mechanism of muscle contraction?
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How does joint motion get affected according to the content provided?
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What role does connective tissue play in muscles?
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Muscle fibers consist of tens of thousands of which structural units?
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What occurs when muscle-tendon units act concentrically?
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What characterizes skeletal muscle tissue under a microscope?
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Which of the following best describes cross-bridges in muscle contraction?
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Study Notes
Composition of Bone
- Bone consists of one-third organic material, primarily collagen, and two-thirds calcium salts, crucial for physiological and mechanical functions.
- Most of the body’s calcium is stored in bone, released as needed for functions like muscle contraction.
Mechanical Properties of Bone
- Bone combines both stiffness and flexibility, akin to materials used in engineering.
- Key bone cells include osteocytes (maintain bone), osteoblasts (form new bone), and osteoclasts (erode bone).
- Bone remodeling, a continuous process, involves organized erosion and deposition over a cycle of about three months.
Types of Bone
- Two main types of bone: compact (cortical) and spongy (cancellous/trabecular).
- Compact bone is denser and more organized, providing greater structural support.
- Spongy bone has a lattice structure (trabeculae), making it lighter and more springy, allowing better nutrient access via blood vessels.
Functional Differences of Bones
- Long bones endure compression forces, while upper limb bones may experience tension during various activities.
- Different bones serve distinct purposes, like shock absorption in lower limbs during movement.
Muscle Properties
- Muscle tissue exhibits excitability, contractility, and conductivity, allowing response to nerve stimulation.
- Additional properties include extensibility and elasticity due to connective tissue characteristics.
Muscle Mechanics
- Muscle contractions primarily shorten muscle fibers to produce motion.
- Muscle strength is defined by cross-sectional area and mechanical leverage during joint movements.
Muscle Structure
- Skeletal muscle is striated and composed of numerous sarcomeres arranged in series.
- The sliding filament hypothesis explains muscle contraction through the interaction of thick and thin myofilaments during neural activation.
Importance of Flexibility and Strength
- Flexibility exercises enhance muscle-tendon length and joint range of motion.
- Maximum muscle performance can be assessed through muscle stimulation and joint motion analysis.
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Explore the fundamental aspects of the musculoskeletal system, focusing on the composition of bones and their mechanical functions. Understand the balance between organic materials and calcium salts in healthy bones. This quiz will test your knowledge of bone physiology and structure.
