Human Skeletal System: Bone and Cartilage Structure
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What type of muscles are attached to the skeleton and are voluntary?

Skeletal muscles

What is a sudden and involuntary contraction of an entire muscle called?

Cramp

What type of fracture involves complete breaking of the bone with the bone piercing through the skin?

Compound fracture

What is the first stage of the repair process of a simple fracture?

<p>Hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition where a bone changes its position or separates from a joint?

<p>Dislocation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for sprains that involves reducing swelling and relieving pain?

<p>Rest, ice packs, and bandaging</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three regions of a bone?

<p>Epiphysis, metaphysis, and diaphysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between bone and cartilage?

<p>Bone is hard while cartilage is soft</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of joint is freely movable and has a synovial fluid-filled capsule?

<p>Synovial joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cartilage in the body?

<p>Protecting joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the protein that makes up the matrix of cartilage?

<p>Chondrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outer covering of a bone?

<p>Periosteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

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