musculoskeletal system Flashcards
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what are bits of the system
muscles
cartilage
tendons
ligaments
joints
what does it provide
support and stability
what does connective tissues do
supports and binds tissues and organs together.
function of bones
rigid framework
protect organs
provide strucutre
allows us to move
function of muscles
pulls on bones to help you move
what is cartilage
connective tissue
function of cartilage
protects bones from rubbing against each other
function of joints
hold skeleton tog
support movement
function of tendons
connect muscle to bone
function of ligaments
connect bone to bone
how many bones in a body
206
4 bits of spinal column
cervical
thoracic
lumbar
sacral
where is cervical region of spine
neck
where is thoracic region of spine
chest
where is lumbar region of spine
low back
where is sacral region of spine
pelvis
what are spinal discs made of
cartillage
2 parts of spinal discs
tough outer portion
soft inner core
what are spinal discs like
spacers’ between the bones (the vertebrae)
what do spinal disks act as
shock absorbers between the bones and also allow slight movement of the spine.
how many types of joints are there
6
what are the 6 types of joints
Ball and Socket
Hinge
Pivot
Condyloid
Saddle
Fixed
where is the hinge joint
elbow / knee
where is the ball and socket joint
shoulder / hip