CH 6: Musculoskeletal tissues

What is the primary function of bones in the musculoskeletal system?

What is a characteristic that distinguishes cartilage from other tissues?

Which process occurs as a child grows, where cartilage is replaced by bone tissue?

What are the primary components of the mineral salts found in bones?

What is the microscopic structure of bones called, featuring Haversian canals surrounded by lamellae?

What is the main role of joints in the musculoskeletal system?

What is the primary component of cartilage that provides support and flexibility?

What type of joint allows no movement?

What is the role of synovial fluid in synovial joints?

What connects muscles to bones?

What connects bones to other bones?

What is the role of antagonistic muscles?

Which muscle contracts to bend the arm?

Which type of joint is particularly crucial for free movement in various directions?

How do muscles typically operate in pairs?

Which of the following connective tissues does not contain blood vessels or nerves?

Which process occurs in bones as a child grows?

What is the primary function of joints in the musculoskeletal system?

What is the primary role of bones in the musculoskeletal system?

Which type of connective tissue is primarily responsible for connecting muscles to bones?

What is the role of antagonistic muscles?

What is the primary component of cartilage that provides support and flexibility?

What type of joint provides stability for the spine?

Which structure in the musculoskeletal system connects muscles to bones?

Which type of joint is encapsulated and contains synovial fluid?

What is the primary role of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system?

Which muscle contracts to straighten the arm?

What is the primary function of synovial fluid in joints?

Which type of joint allows movement between the skull bones?

What is the main role of antagonistic muscles in the musculoskeletal system?

Which type of joint is characterized by having a fibrocartilaginous disc that allows for smooth movement and shock absorption?

Which type of joint is found in the spine and provides slight movement?

What is the primary component of mineral salts found in bones that provides them with hardness and flexibility?

Which structure in the musculoskeletal system is primarily responsible for connecting muscles to bones and transmitting the force of muscle contractions?

What connective tissue primarily plays a role in providing joint stability?

What is the primary connective tissue component of the matrix that provides cartilage with its ability to resist compressive forces?

Which muscle contracts to bend the arm, opposing the action of the triceps muscle?

What is the main role of antagonistic muscles in the musculoskeletal system?

Which type of joint allows for the greatest degree of freedom and range of motion in various directions?

Which type of joint is characterized by a flat surface with minimal motion and serves to protect underlying structures?

Which type of joint is encapsulated and contains synovial fluid to reduce friction?

What is the primary function of ligaments in the musculoskeletal system, in addition to connecting bones to other bones?

Which connective tissue primarily connects muscles to bones, allowing for movement?

What is the main role of joints in the musculoskeletal system?

Which type of joint allows no movement and is found in the skull bones?