Skeletal System Flashcards
(11 cards)
1
Q
What type of bone is irregular and what is it’s function?
A
Vertebrae, protects and attaches muscle
2
Q
What do short bones do?
A
Used for weight bearing
3
Q
What do long bones do?
A
Muscle attachment and movement
4
Q
What do flat bones do?
A
Protect and muscle attachment
5
Q
What are the 6 functions of the skeletal system?
A
Movement, protection, support, mineral storage, blood cell production and posture
6
Q
Name the 5 different parts of the vertebrae
A
Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum and coccyx
7
Q
Define a joint
A
Where 2 or more bones meet
8
Q
What does the cartilage do?
A
Reduces friction and acts as a shock absorber
9
Q
What do ligaments do?
A
Joins bone to bone
10
Q
What does the synovial fluid do?
A
Lubricates the joint
11
Q
What does the synovial membrane do?
A
Produces synovial fluid
