Human Anatomy Flashcards

Front

The hip is an example of a ball and socket joint.

Back

True

Front

The thin connective tissue that covers the outer bone is called:

Back

Periosteum

Front

A fracture with bone fragments in several locations is considered a:

Back

Comminuted fracture

Front

An animal’s bones are part of its musculoskeletal system.

Back

Metatarsals

Front

Hip dysplasia is common in which dog breed?

Back

German Shepherd

Front

The majority of the musculoskeletal system is made up of which two types of tissue?

Back

Connective and muscle

Front

Type of joint that rotates around a fixed point

Back

Pivot joint

Front

Signs of aging in an elderly cat

Back

Slower movement, stiffness, increased sleeping, less interest in playing

Front

Reason a neighbor might not take an elderly cat to the vet

Back

Belief that the cat is naturally slowing down due to old age and not in pain

Front

Part of the musculoskeletal system

Back

Ligament