Chapter 6- Human Body And Reproduction Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 functions of the skeleton
A
Protection Movement Shape Storage Production
2
Q
What is the Axial part of the skeleton for
A
Protection
3
Q
What is the appendicular part of the skeleton for
A
Movement
4
Q
What types of bones are there
A
Flat Long Short Irregular Sesamoid
5
Q
What are ligaments
A
Tough, flexible tissue that holds bones together
6
Q
What are muscles
A
Fibrous tissue that contract pulling bones with them
7
Q
What are joints
A
Areas where 2 or more bones join
8
Q
What types of joints are there
A
Imoveable- cranium
Slightly moveable- neck
Completely moveable- ankles
9
Q
Define asexual reproduction
A
When there is only 1 parent that produces offspring and no jointing of sperm and eggs are involved
