Musculo-Skeletal System Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the 5 functions of the Skeletal System?
A
Protection of Vital Organs Muscle Attachment Joints for Movement Storing Calcium and Phosphorus Red and White Blood Cell Production
2
Q
What are the 4 types of Bones?
A
Long bones
Short bones
Flat Bones (plates)
Irregular Bones
3
Q
What is Cartilage?
A
A firm, connective tissue.
4
Q
What is Ossification?
A
The process of development from cartilage to bone.
5
Q
What is Somatotype?
A
Body shape or type.
