Support and Movement: Bones and Joints Terminology Quiz

Questions and Answers

To provide main support to the body mass

Connective tissue

It is strong yet flexible

To provide a fluid space for the chondrocytes Signup and view all the answers

Collagen fibers Signup and view all the answers

Because cartilage lacks a direct blood supply Signup and view all the answers

To provide protection to internal organs Signup and view all the answers

It is similar in structure to hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

To provide protection to most of the other internal organs Signup and view all the answers

They work together to facilitate movement Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The axial skeleton consists of cranial bones, vertebral column, sternum, and ribs.
The appendicular skeleton consists of upper and lower limbs, shoulders, and hips.

Types of joints: ball-and-socket, hinge, and pivot joints.
Examples of joints: shoulder (ball-and-socket), elbow (hinge), and knee (hinge).

Bones are made of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and react with HCl.
Cartilage is a dense, clear blue-white firm connective tissue, weaker than bone.
Chondrocytes are cells found in cartilage, surrounded by a fluid space called lacuna.
Cartilage has three types: hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, and fibrous cartilage.

Antagonism in muscle action: biceps and triceps work together to bend and straighten the elbow.
Ligaments connect bones to bones, while tendons connect muscles to bones.

Osteoporosis: a condition where bones become weak and porous.
Arthritis: inflammation of joints, causing pain and stiffness.
Rheumatoid arthritis: a type of arthritis that causes inflammation and deformity.
Osteoarthritis: a type of arthritis that causes joint pain and stiffness.

Provides support and protection for internal organs, such as the brain, spinal cord, and heart.
Works closely with the muscular system to facilitate movement.