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Using a skeletal example from the body explain the term superior.
The cranium is superior to the scapula
Using a skeletal example from the body explain the term medial.
The tibia is medial to the fibula
The transverse plane divides the body into __________________ .
The transverse plane divides the body into superior and inferior sections
List 4 functions of the skeletal system.
1. Protection
2. Support
3. Attachment for muscles
4. Allows movement
5. Blood cell production
6. Storage for fuels, fats, minerals
What makes up the axial skeleton?
Cranium, vertebral column, ribs
What makes up the appendicular skeleton?
Limbs, shoulder and pelvic girdles
What are the correct anotomical names for the following:
Breastbone
Thigh bone
Knee cap
Hip
Ribs
Shin bone
Sternum
Femur
Patella
Pelvis
Ribs
Tibia
List the curves of the vertebral column from inferior to superior.
Sacral
Lumbar
Thoracic
Cervical
What bones make up the sacral curve?
Bones of the sacrum and coccyx.
Where are the atlas and axis located?
Top of the cervical curve on the vertebral column
How many vertabrae make up each curve in the vertebral column
Cervical - 7
Thoricac - 12
Lumbar - 5
Sacral - 9 (sacrum 5 / coccyx 4)
What are the 3 categories of joints?
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
How much movement does a fibrous joint have and give one example?
None
Skull, pelvis
How much movement does a cartilaginous joint have and give one example?
Slightly moveable
Ribs attaching to sternum, Lumber vertabrae
How much movement does a synovialjoint have and give one example?
Freely moveable
Hip, knee, elbow, shoulder
What are 3 characteristics of synovial joints?
Hyaline cartilage, joint capsule, synovial membrane, synovial fluid, ligaments
What are the 6 types of synovial joints?
1. Pivot
2. Gliding
3. Ball and socket
4. Hinge
5. Saddle
6. condyloid
What movements are permitted at a hinge joint and give an example from the body?
Flexion, extension
Knee, elbow
What movements are permitted at a gliding joint and give an example from the body?
Gliding movements
Carpal-metacarpal joint of the thumb
What movements are permitted at a ball and socket joint and give an example from the body?
Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation
What are the 3 major functions of skeletal muscle?
1. Movement
2. Posture
3. Maintains body temperature
The 3 types of muscle are:
1. Cardiac
2. Smooth
3. Skeletal
Is smooth muscle voluntary or involuntary?
Involuntary
Is skeletal muscle voluntary or involuntary?
Voluntary