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What are the two functions of the skeleton?
Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton?
What are osteoblasts primarily responsible for?
What type of joint allows the greatest range of motion?
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Which part of the spine is located at the lower back?
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What primarily functions to connect muscle to bone?
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What role does cartilage play in the musculoskeletal system?
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Which of the following describes antagonistic muscles?
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Study Notes
Functions of the Skeleton
- Provides support, shape, and protection to the body.
- Facilitates movement and is integral to blood cell production.
Axial Skeleton
- Consists of the skull, vertebral column (spine), ribs, and sternum.
Appendicular Skeleton
- Comprises the pectoral girdle (shoulder area) and pelvic girdle (hip area).
Spine Structure
- Comprised of five parts: cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), lumbar (lower back), sacrum (base of spine), and coccyx (tailbone).
Metacarpals
- Located in the hand, contributing to the structure and movement of the fingers.
Bones of the Hand
- Includes carpals (wrist bones), metacarpals, and phalanges (finger bones).
Bones of the Foot
- Comprises tarsals (ankle bones), metatarsals, and phalanges (toe bones).
Osteocytes
- Living bone cells that maintain the bone matrix and communicate with other cells.
Osteoclasts Function
- Responsible for bone resorption, breaking down bone tissue.
Osteoblasts Function
- Involved in the formation of new bone and bone mineralization.
Red Bone Marrow
- Produces blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
Yellow Bone Marrow
- Functions primarily in fat storage, serving as an energy reserve.
Cartilage Function
- Acts as a shock absorber in joints and reduces friction during movement.
Types of Joints
- Immovable joints (e.g., skull sutures), slightly movable joints (e.g., vertebrae), and fully movable/synovial joints (e.g., knee, elbow).
Ligaments vs Tendons
- Ligaments connect bone to bone, providing stability to joints.
- Tendons connect muscle to bone, facilitating movement.
Types of Muscle
- Involuntary/smooth muscle (e.g., digestive organs), cardiac muscle (heart), and voluntary/skeletal muscle (controlled through conscious effort).
Voluntary Muscle Function
- Responsible for enabling body movements through contractions.
Antagonistic Muscles
- Muscle pairs that perform opposite actions; for example, the biceps flex the arm while the triceps extend it.
Factors Contributing to Bone Growth
- Influenced by physical activity, hormonal changes, and dietary intake.
Musculoskeletal Disorder Example
- Name a specific disorder and outline its cause, treatment, and prevention strategies (details not provided).
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Test your knowledge of the musculoskeletal system with this quiz. Answer questions about the functions of the skeleton, the components of the axial and appendicular skeletons, and the structure of the spine. Perfect for students studying biology or human anatomy.
