What Build You???π Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the primary function of muscles in the body?
To facilitate movement by contracting and relaxing.
True or False: The human skeleton is made up of 206 bones.
True.
Fill in the blank: Muscles that are under voluntary control are called ______ muscles.
skeletal
What connects muscles to bones?
Tendons.
What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joints.
Which muscle type is responsible for involuntary movements in the body?
Smooth muscle.
Multiple Choice: What is the largest muscle in the human body? A) Biceps B) Quadriceps C) Gluteus Maximus D) Pectoralis Major
C) Gluteus Maximus.
What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?
To connect bones to other bones.
True or False: Cardiac muscle is found only in the heart.
True.
What are the two main types of skeletal muscle fibers?
Type I (slow-twitch) and Type II (fast-twitch).
Fill in the blank: The _______ skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
axial
What is the primary mineral found in bones?
Calcium.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? A) Support B) Protection C) Hormone Production D) Blood Cell Production
C) Hormone Production.
What is the medical term for the process of bone formation?
Ossification.
True or False: Muscles can only pull, they cannot push.
True.
What is the name of the protective covering around muscles?
Epimysium.
Fill in the blank: Joints that allow limited movement are called ______ joints.
amphiarthroses
What is the function of the skeletal system?
To provide structure, support, and protection to the body.
Which type of muscle is striated and under voluntary control?
Skeletal muscle.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the skeleton protects the brain? A) Ribs B) Skull C) Spine D) Pelvis
B) Skull.
What is the term for the point where two bones meet?
Joint.
True or False: The femur is the longest bone in the human body.
True.
What is the role of the vertebral column?
To protect the spinal cord and support the head and body.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is the largest bone in the arm.
humerus