MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A++
Protection, calcium storage and release, red and white blood cell production
3 primary functions of the skeleton
206 bones
skeleton is comprised of
long bones, short bones, flat bones, irregular bones
4 types of bones
Skull, thorax, pelvis
Axial skeleton
upper and lower extremities
appendicular skeleton
Ligaments, tendons, muscles, cartilage
Skeleton is supported by
Diaphysis
shaft of a long bone that yellow and red marrow are stored
yellow marrow
Consists of fat stores that our bodies use for energy
red marrow
, Site for blood cell production
Dynamic movement, blood pressure, thermoregulation
Primary functions of muscles
skeletal (striated) muscle
Innervated by somatic nervous system
Smooth and cardiac muscles
Muscles innervated by autonomic nervous system
shivering
Involuntary contractions of the muscles to produce heat
Crani
skull
cost
rib
Stern
Sternum or breastbone
Spondyl, vertabr
root words for vertebrae
Humer
Humerus (upper arm bone)
carp
Carpus (wrist bones)
Metacarp
Metacarpus (bones of the hand)