Questions and Answers
Just as a house has a frame, our body has a skeleton known as our ___?
What is the combined name for our skeletal and muscular system?
What is another way of saying self-generated movement?
What is another way to refer to bone tissue?
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What is the scientific term for blood cell formation?
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Which of the following are irregularly shaped bones?
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The skull is made of __ __ bones and __ __ bones.
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The ribs, vertebral column, and sternum enclose the ___ cavity.
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The collar bone is to the clavicle, as the shoulder blade is to the ___.
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The __ is parallel with the little finger, while the __ is in line with the thumb.
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What bone is referred to as the shin?
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The big toe is made of what bone?
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___ is where two bones meet and form a joint.
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a fibrous joint?
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Synchondrosis and symphysis joints are ___ joints.
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Synarthrotic joints are ___.
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Diarthrotic (synovial) joints are ___.
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Amphiarthrotic joints are __.
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Menopausal women are more prone to ___ due to low levels of ___.
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List the six types of synovial joints.
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Study Notes
Skeletal System Overview
- The skeleton is referred to as the infrastructure of the body, providing a structural framework.
- The combined system of bones and muscles is called the musculoskeletal system.
- Self-generated movement in the body is termed locomotion.
Bone Tissue and Functions
- Bone tissue can also be referred to as osseous tissue.
- The process of blood cell formation is known as hematopoiesis.
- Vertebrae are categorized as irregularly shaped bones.
Skull and Rib Cage Structure
- The skull consists of 8 cranial bones and 14 facial bones.
- The thoracic cavity is encased by the ribs, vertebral column, and sternum.
Anatomical Relationships
- The clavicle is commonly known as the collar bone, while the shoulder blade is referred to as the scapula.
- In anatomical positioning, the ulna runs parallel with the little finger and the radius aligns with the thumb.
- The shin bone is identified as the tibia.
- The big toe is known as the hallux.
Joints and Movement Types
- Articulations define the areas where two bones meet to form a joint.
- Synovial joints are not categorized as fibrous joints.
- Synchondrosis and symphysis are both types of cartilaginous joints.
- Synarthrotic joints are categorized as immovable joints.
- Diarthrotic joints, also known as synovial joints, are characterized as freely moving.
- Amphiarthrotic joints allow for slight movement.
Osteoporosis and Women's Health
- Menopausal women experience a higher risk of osteoporosis due to decreased estrogen levels.
Types of Synovial Joints
- The six types of synovial joints are:
- Gliding
- Hinge
- Pivot
- Condyloid
- Saddle
- Ball and socket
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