muskoskeletal system Flashcards
1
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key functions of the musculoskeletal system
A
supporting the body, allowing motion, protection
2
Q
what are muscle tissues?
A
cells that have the ability to contract in order to create the movement of body parts.
3
Q
what are the three types of muscle tissues?
A
cardiac, smooth and skeletal
4
Q
how do muscles move the body?
A
by contracting then releasing
5
Q
Types of Connective Tissue that make up our Skeleton?
A
bones and connective tissue including ligaments, cartilage and tendons
6
Q
parts of a joint
A
bone, muscles, cartilage, and ligaments
7
Q
diseases of the musculoskeletal system
A
arthritis, ALS, bone fractures
