NURS 3309 Musculoskeletal Exam Questions and
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What are the primary Support for posture, movement, protection of vital
functions of the organs, production of blood cells, and mineral
musculoskeletal system? storage.
What is the composition of Bones are made of connective tissue reinforced with
bones? calcium and specialized bone cells.
How many bones are in Over 206 bones.
the human body?
What percentage of body 40% to 50% of body weight.
weight do muscles
account for?
What are the three types Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.
of muscles?
What is the role of joints in Joints connect two or more bones and are essential
the musculoskeletal for movement.
system?
What is the largest joint in The knee.
the body?
What are the three joints Femur, tibia, and patella.
that comprise the knee?
What is the function of They cushion the spine and allow for movement.
intervertebral discs?
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Terms in this set (25)
What are the primary Support for posture, movement, protection of vital
functions of the organs, production of blood cells, and mineral
musculoskeletal system? storage.
What is the composition of Bones are made of connective tissue reinforced with
bones? calcium and specialized bone cells.
How many bones are in Over 206 bones.
the human body?
What percentage of body 40% to 50% of body weight.
weight do muscles
account for?
What are the three types Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.
of muscles?
What is the role of joints in Joints connect two or more bones and are essential
the musculoskeletal for movement.
system?
What is the largest joint in The knee.
the body?
What are the three joints Femur, tibia, and patella.
that comprise the knee?
What is the function of They cushion the spine and allow for movement.
intervertebral discs?
