Joints And Muscles Flashcards
(31 cards)
What are the two main types of joints in the human body?
Synovial joints and non-synovial joints.
True or False: Muscles are responsible for movement in the body.
True.
Fill in the blank: The joint that allows for rotation around a single axis is called a ______ joint.
pivot joint.
What is the primary function of ligaments?
To connect bones to other bones.
What type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?
Smooth muscle.
Define ‘antagonistic muscle pair’.
A pair of muscles that work against each other to create movement.
Which joint type allows for the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint.
True or False: X-ray photographs can be used to visualize joints and detect injuries.
True.
What is the role of tendons?
To connect muscles to bones.
Identify a characteristic of synovial joints.
They have a fluid-filled joint cavity.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of synovial joint? A) Hinge B) Ball-and-socket C) Cartilaginous D) Pivot
C) Cartilaginous.
What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?
Skeletal muscle.
Fill in the blank: The ______ joint allows for flexion and extension.
hinge.
What is the primary muscle involved in breathing?
Diaphragm.
True or False: Antagonistic muscles contract at the same time.
False.
What is the term for the point where two bones meet?
Joint.
Describe the function of synovial fluid.
To lubricate joints and reduce friction.
Multiple choice: Which muscle type is striated? A) Smooth B) Cardiac C) Skeletal D) All of the above
C) Skeletal.
What type of joint is the knee classified as?
Hinge joint.
True or False: Cartilaginous joints allow for little to no movement.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ______ muscle opposes the action of the agonist muscle.
antagonist.
Name one common imaging technique used to view joints.
X-ray.
What do we call muscles that work together to produce a movement?
Agonist muscles.
What type of joint is found in the shoulder?
Ball-and-socket joint.
