Ch. 6 - The Human Body

Question 1

skeletal system

Answer 1

protect vital organs, establish framework to attach tissues and internal organs

Question 2

the axial skeleton

Answer 2

skull, vertebral column, and rib cage

Question 3

coccyx

Answer 3

the last three or four vertebrae of the spine

Question 4

thoracic cage

Answer 4

chest or ribcage

Question 5

appendicular skeleton

Answer 5

upper and lower extremities, arms, legs, pelvis, shoulder girdle

Question 6

joint

Answer 6

where two bones meet

Question 7

ligaments

Answer 7

are the fibrous tissues that connect bone to bone

Question 8

tendons

Answer 8

attach bone to muscle

Question 9

cartilage

Answer 9

semi rigid flexible tissue that cushions the ends of articular bones

Question 10

symphases

Answer 10

joints thjat grow together to form very stable connection, slight motion possible

Question 11

bone ends of a jointy are held together by ___

Answer 11

joint capsule

Question 12

synovial membrane responsible for making

Answer 12

synovial fluid, enables ends of bones to glide over one another

Question 13

ball and socket vs hinge joints

Answer 13

ball and socket = shoulder joint which allows rotation and bending, hinge joints are restricted to flexion, bending, extension, no rotation, if forced beyond limit the bones will break or supporting capsule will be disrupted