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What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
- To regulate fluid pressure in body compartments
- To store fat and energy
- To assist in muscle contraction and provide movement (correct)
- To protect the outer surface of organisms
What is the role of antagonistic muscle pairs?
What is the role of antagonistic muscle pairs?
- To provide equal tension on both bones
- To allow one muscle to relax while the other contracts (correct)
- To initiate muscle growth and repair
- To contract simultaneously for stronger force
Which statement correctly describes the biceps brachii and triceps brachii muscles?
Which statement correctly describes the biceps brachii and triceps brachii muscles?
- The triceps brachii is responsible for pulling the forearm upward
- Both muscles have two origins on the shoulder blade
- Both muscles are parts of the leg musculature
- The biceps brachii contracts while the triceps brachii relaxes during arm flexion (correct)
What type of skeleton do earthworms possess?
What type of skeleton do earthworms possess?
What material primarily composes the jointed skeletons of arthropods?
What material primarily composes the jointed skeletons of arthropods?
Which type of bone marrow is responsible for blood cell production?
Which type of bone marrow is responsible for blood cell production?
What is the function of compact bone?
What is the function of compact bone?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between cartilage and bone?
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between cartilage and bone?
What best describes the structure of a long bone like the humerus?
What best describes the structure of a long bone like the humerus?
How do bones contribute to mineral storage?
How do bones contribute to mineral storage?
What structure in bone tissue allows for nutrient exchange between osteocytes?
What structure in bone tissue allows for nutrient exchange between osteocytes?
Which component of the human skeletal system includes the skull and vertebral column?
Which component of the human skeletal system includes the skull and vertebral column?
What is the hallmark characteristic of cardiac muscle tissue?
What is the hallmark characteristic of cardiac muscle tissue?
Which of the following bones is part of the upper limb?
Which of the following bones is part of the upper limb?
In muscle contraction, which of the following proteins is primarily responsible for forming contractile filaments?
In muscle contraction, which of the following proteins is primarily responsible for forming contractile filaments?
What type of movement is characterized by decreasing the angle between two bones?
What type of movement is characterized by decreasing the angle between two bones?
Which of the following best describes the lacunae found in hyaline cartilage?
Which of the following best describes the lacunae found in hyaline cartilage?
In terms of muscle types, what is true about smooth muscle tissue?
In terms of muscle types, what is true about smooth muscle tissue?
Which range of vertebrae is associated with the cervical region?
Which range of vertebrae is associated with the cervical region?
What characteristic distinguishes the skeletal muscle from other muscle types?
What characteristic distinguishes the skeletal muscle from other muscle types?
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Musculoskeletal System
Musculoskeletal System
The system responsible for movement, composed of muscles and bones. Muscle contractions pull on bones, causing movement.
Skeletal System
Skeletal System
The framework of the body, made up of bones, joints, cartilage, and ligaments. Helps with movement and provides support.
Antagonistic Muscle Pairs
Antagonistic Muscle Pairs
Muscles that work in opposition to each other, one contracts while the other relaxes, allowing for precise movement.
Hydrostatic Skeleton
Hydrostatic Skeleton
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Exoskeleton
Exoskeleton
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Endoskeleton
Endoskeleton
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Compact Bone
Compact Bone
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Spongy Bone
Spongy Bone
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Red Bone Marrow
Red Bone Marrow
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Yellow Marrow
Yellow Marrow
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Osteon
Osteon
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Lacunae
Lacunae
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Central Canal
Central Canal
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Canaliculi
Canaliculi
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Hyaline Cartilage
Hyaline Cartilage
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Chondrocytes
Chondrocytes
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Axial Skeleton
Axial Skeleton
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Appendicular Skeleton
Appendicular Skeleton
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Vertebral Column
Vertebral Column
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Homologous Structures
Homologous Structures
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Study Notes
Musculoskeletal System Overview
- Muscles cause bone movement.
- Skeletal systems include bones, joints, cartilage, and ligaments.
- Muscles often attach to bones across joints.
- Examples: Biceps brachii (2 origins), triceps brachii (3 origins).
- Muscles work in antagonistic pairs (e.g., biceps contract, triceps relax).
Animal Skeletons
- Skeletons provide structure and aid movement.
- Hydrostatic skeletons (e.g., segmented worms) utilize fluid pressure from muscle contractions.
- Earthworms have circular and longitudinal muscles against the coelom for movement.
- Non-jointed exoskeletons (e.g., corals, mollusks) protect and aid movement.
- Jointed exoskeletons (e.g., arthropods) are made of chitin (molted).
- Jointed endoskeletons (e.g., vertebrates) provide internal support and protection, composed of cartilage and bone.
Human Skeleton Tissues
- Long bones (e.g., humerus) have a cavity with compact and spongy bone.
- Spongy bone contains red bone marrow (blood cell production).
- Medullary cavity contains yellow bone marrow (fat storage).
- Compact bone is rigid due to mineral salts (calcium) and protein fibers.
- Osteons (haversian systems) are concentric rings (lamellae).
- Lacunae hold osteocytes (bone cells).
- Central canals and canaliculi facilitate nutrient flow.
- Hyaline cartilage provides a smooth, resilient surface resisting compression.
- Lacunae hold chondrocytes (cartilage cells).
- Matrix is flexible due to water and protein.
Human Skeleton
- Divided into axial (longitudinal) and appendicular (limbs & girdles).
- Axial skeleton includes skull, vertebrae, ribs, and sternum.
- Skull has cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
- Vertebral column (vertebrae, intervertebral disks) support and protect spinal cord.
- Rib cage protects thoracic cavity, attached to thoracic vertebrae.
- Appendicular skeleton includes pectoral girdle (clavicles & scapulae) & upper/lower limbs.
- Upper limbs have humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges.
- Lower limbs have femur, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges.
- Pelvic girdle supports lower limbs.
Vertebrate Skeletal Comparisons
- Homologous structures are similar due to shared ancestry.
Vertebrate Muscles
- Muscle contraction enables quick responses.
- Muscles and glands serve as effectors responding to nervous system directives.
- Muscular tissues are composed of muscle fibers.
Muscular Tissue Types
- Smooth muscle (walls of hollow organs): involuntary, spindle-shaped, uninucleated.
- Cardiac muscle (heart): striated, involuntary, uninucleated, branched. Intercalated discs allow rapid contraction spread.
- Skeletal muscle (attached to bone): voluntary, striated, multinucleated.
Types of Movement
- Skeletal muscles attach to bones via tendons.
- Origin (fixed attachment) and insertion (movable attachment).
- Muscles work in antagonistic pairs.
- Agonist (contracts) and antagonist (relaxes).
- Flexion/extension (angle change); adduction/abduction (toward/away midline).
- Muscle fiber contraction causes actin filaments to slide past myosin filaments.
- Sarcomeres shorten.
- ATP provides energy for contraction; potassium and magnesium are cofactors.
- Myosin & actin are important components of muscle contraction.
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