Explain how ligaments and tendons differ in their roles within the musculoskeletal system.

Ligaments connect bone to bone, tendons connect muscle to bone

Compare the appendicular skeleton to the axial skeleton. Which of the following best describes the difference? Options: The appendicular skeleton includes the skull, while the axial skeleton includes the arms. The appendicular skeleton consists of the arms and legs, while the axial skeleton consists of the skull, spine, and rib cage. The appendicular skeleton includes the rib cage, while the axial skeleton includes the legs. The appendicular skeleton consists of the spine, while the axial skeleton consists of the arms and legs.

The appendicular skeleton consists of the arms and legs, while the axial skeleton consists of the skull, spine, and rib cage.

What is an example of a fibrous (synarthrosis) joint?

Sutures between the bones in the skull

Which of the following best describes a fibrous (synarthrosis) joint? Partially moveable and connected with cartilage, Immovable and connected by hard tissue, Freely moveable and filled with synovial fluid, Moveable and connected by ligaments

Immovable and connected by hard tissue

Given a joint that connects the ribs to the sternum, which type of joint is it and what is its main characteristic?

Cartilaginous; partially moveable

What is the main function of articular cartilage in synovial joints?

Absorbs shock and prevents friction

What is the role of the bursa sac in synovial joints?

Fluid filled sac to reduce friction

What is the main role of the skeletal system in homeostasis according to the negative feedback loop?

It regulates calcium in the blood.

Explain how the process of bone remodeling contributes to calcium homeostasis in the body.

Bone remodeling allows for the release and storage of calcium, helping regulate blood calcium levels.

In the feedback loop diagram, what is the role of the "Control center"?

To process information and determine the appropriate response

If the control center detects that a variable is "too high" or "too low," what is the next step in the feedback loop?

The effectors are activated to produce a response

What is the correct definition of adduction?

Bringing a limb back to the midline

What does dorsiflexion refer to?

Upward bending of the foot, pointing the toes towards the legs

Which of the following best describes circumduction? Turning the palm upwards, When the distal end of a body part moves and the proximal end remains fixed, Decreasing the angle of a joint, Bringing a limb back to the midline

When the distal end of a body part moves and the proximal end remains fixed

What is the difference between supination and pronation of the forearm?

Supination turns the palm upwards, pronation turns the palm downwards

Skeletal System Review- AP Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many bones are present in the human skeletal system?

Back

206

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? Producing hormones, Providing support and shape, Protecting internal organs, Allowing muscle site attachment

Back

Producing hormones

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What minerals does the skeletal system store for the body?

Back

Calcium and phosphorus

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is the skeletal system important for muscle movement?

Back

It allows muscle site attachment

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Explain how the skeletal system contributes to the protection of internal organs.

Back

By providing a hard structure that surrounds and shields organs

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is an example of a long bone? humerus, vertebrae, tarsal, carpal

Back

humerus

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This classification of bone has a Length equal to the width: long, flat, short, irregular

Back

short

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