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26 Cards in this Set
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What are the functions of the skeleton? |
- Support - Movement - Protection |
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How many bones are there in the body? |
More than 200 |
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How do the bones bring about movement? |
They work with the muscles |
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What protects the brain? |
Skull |
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Whst protects the lungs and heart? |
Ribcage |
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What protects the spinal cord? |
Backbone |
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What do the main bones of the body include? |
- Skull, collar bone, shoulder blade, humerus, breast bone, ribs, vertebrae, pelvis, ulna, radius, femur, tibia, fibula |
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What is bone? |
A living tissue |
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What is an essential mineral to keep the bones strong? |
Calcium |
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When is a joint formed? |
Where two or more bones meet |
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What are two types of joint? |
Fused and moveable joints |
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What is a fused joint? |
A joint that does not allow movement of the bones |
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Give an example of a fused joint. |
Skull |
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What is a moveable joint? |
Allows bones to move |
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Give an example of a moveable joint. |
- Ball and socket joint - Hinged joint |
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Whaf do ball and socket joints allow? |
Movement in many directions |
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Where are ball and socket joints found? |
- Shoulder - Hip |
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What do hinged joints allow? |
Allow movement in only one direction |
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Where are hinged joints found? |
- Elbow - Knee |
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What prevents the bones from rubbing against each other? |
Cartilage |
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What does fluid do to the joint? |
Lubricates and cushions it |
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What connects one bone to another? |
Ligaments |
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What do muscles do to bring about movement of bones? |
The contract and relax |
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What connects muscle to bone? |
Tendons |
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What muscles work opposite each other to bring about movement? |
Antagonistic muscles |
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What are examples of antagonistic muscles? |
Biceps and triceps |
