Osteology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the musculoskeletal system?
A
- Protect and support tissue
- Anchor muscles, tendons and ligaments
- Rigid levers that operate muscles
- Locomotion
2
Q
What are the physiological functions?
A
- Critical for red-blood-cell production
- fat storage
- Calcium reserve and release (metabolism)
3
Q
What is bone?
A
Specialised connective tissue
4
Q
How many bones do adults have?
A
206
5
Q
What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?
A
Support and protection
6
Q
What does the axial skeleton include?
A
- Skull
- Spine
- Ribs
7
Q
What does the appendicular skeleton include?
A
- Upper and lower limbs
8
Q
What is the primary function of the appendicular skeleton?
A
Movement
9
Q
What are examples of sutural bones?
A
- Sutural bone
- Sutures
- Both found in the skull
10
Q
What are examples of flat bones?
A
- Parietal bone
- External table
- Internal table
- Dipole (spongy bone)
- Found in the skull
11
Q
What is an example of irregular bones?
A
- Vertebra
12
Q
What are examples of short bones?
A
- Carpal bones
- Found in the hand
13
Q
What are examples of long bones?
A
- Humerus
- Found in the arm
14
Q
What is an example of sesamoid bones?
A
- Patella (knee cap)
15
Q
What are the different types of permanent teeth?
A
- Incisors
- Canine
- Premolars
- Molars
