Y7 Muscles Flashcards
What is a joint?
It is where 2 or more bones meet
What is synovial fluid?
It lubricates a joint
What is a ligament?
Joins bone to bone stabilising the joint
Organs
A group of tissues create the organ group which would include heart and lung.
Tissue
A group of cells create tissues these could be muscles as these are tissues
What is a cartilage?
A cartilage or rings of cartilage help to keep certain parts of the body open.
What is the point of a muscle?
A muscle allows movement so it can move your joints.
What is a muscle?
A group of tissues working together.
What attaches the muscle to the bone?
A tendon
Give the names of the muscles in your humerus
The biceps and triceps
Are there any muscles in the cranium/skull?
No
What happens to our intercostal muscles when we inhale?
They contract
What happens to our intercostal muscles when we exhale?
They relax so our diaphragm rises
