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How many cervical vertebrae are in the vertebral column?
How many cervical vertebrae are in the vertebral column?
How many lumbar vertebrae are in the vertebral column?
How many lumbar vertebrae are in the vertebral column?
What is the number of thoracic vertebrae in the vertebral column?
What is the number of thoracic vertebrae in the vertebral column?
How many vertebrae are fused in the sacrum?
How many vertebrae are fused in the sacrum?
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How many vertebrae are fused in the coccyx?
How many vertebrae are fused in the coccyx?
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Which of the following bones is part of the rib cage?
Which of the following bones is part of the rib cage?
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What category of bones does the pelvis belong to?
What category of bones does the pelvis belong to?
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Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
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What is the term for the hip bone?
What is the term for the hip bone?
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Which of the following bones has a peculiar shape?
Which of the following bones has a peculiar shape?
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What type of muscle is responsible for rhythmic contractions of the heart?
What type of muscle is responsible for rhythmic contractions of the heart?
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What is the characteristic of cardiac muscle that allows it to contract in a rhythmic manner?
What is the characteristic of cardiac muscle that allows it to contract in a rhythmic manner?
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What is the main function of cardiac muscle?
What is the main function of cardiac muscle?
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What is a characteristic of cardiac muscle that distinguishes it from skeletal muscle?
What is a characteristic of cardiac muscle that distinguishes it from skeletal muscle?
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What is the term for the type of muscle tissue that is responsible for rhythmic contractions of the heart?
What is the term for the type of muscle tissue that is responsible for rhythmic contractions of the heart?
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What type of muscle is responsible for movement?
What type of muscle is responsible for movement?
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What is the characteristic of skeletal muscle?
What is the characteristic of skeletal muscle?
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What is the function of skeletal muscle?
What is the function of skeletal muscle?
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What is the category of skeletal muscle based on its function?
What is the category of skeletal muscle based on its function?
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What is the term for the connection of muscles to bones?
What is the term for the connection of muscles to bones?
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What is the primary function of a ligament?
What is the primary function of a ligament?
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What type of tissue is a ligament composed of?
What type of tissue is a ligament composed of?
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What is the primary function of a tendon?
What is the primary function of a tendon?
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What is the composition of a tendon?
What is the composition of a tendon?
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What connects muscle to bone?
What connects muscle to bone?
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Study Notes
Vertebral Column
- Consists of 26 vertebrae, categorized into:
- Cervical vertebrae (7)
- Thoracic vertebrae (12)
- Lumbar vertebrae (5)
- Sacrum (5 fused)
- Coccyx (4 fused)
Axial Skeleton
- Includes:
- Skull
- Rib cage
- Sternum
- Scapula
- Pelvis
- Os coxae (hip bone)
Irregular Bones
- Have peculiar shapes and cannot be grouped in other bone categories
Connective Tissue
- Ligament: dense, flexible tissue that connects bone to bone at a joint
- Tendon: consists of dense collagen fibers and connects muscle to bone
Muscle Tissue
Types of Muscle Tissue
- Cardiac: involuntary striated muscle responsible for rhythmic contractions of the heart
- Skeletal: voluntary striated muscle responsible for movement
Structure of Skeletal Muscle
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Muscle Attachment
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Description
This quiz covers the human skeletal system, including the vertebral column, axial skeleton, and irregular bones. It also touches on connective tissue and its functions.
