Bones
What is the longest and strongest bone in our body?
The femur
Define a ball and socket joint
Shoulder or Pelvis
Longest muscle in the body
Sartorius
What does the central nervous system consist of?
Spinal cord and brain
Arteries vs. Veins
Arteries carry blood away from the heart, Veins carry blood to the heart.
What is the anatomical name for the collarbone?
Clavicle
Define a joint
Where two or move bones come together
What is the largest muscle in the body?
Gluteus Maximus
Define the reflex arc
A neural pathway that allows for an involuntary, rapid response to a stimulus. (like touching something hot)
How many chambers can be found in the heart?
4 - Right Atrium, Left Atrium, Right Ventricle and Left Ventricle
The cervical column of the vertebrae house how many vertebrae?
7
What joint is found at the base of the thumb?
Saddle Joint
How many muscles make up the quadriceps?
4 - vastus lateralis, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and rectus femoris.
What is the primary function of the autonomic nervous system?
Handles unconscious tasks, like breathing, heart rate, digestion, etc.
What is the main function of the heart?
To pump blood through the body
What 3 bones make up the shoulder joint?
Clavicle, Humerus and Scapula
How many different synovial joints are there?
6
What structure connects muscle to bone?
Tendons
What are the three main parts of the brain?
Cerebrum, Cerebellum and Brainstem
What three components make up the cardiovascular system?
Heart, Lungs and Vessels
Name an "irregular bone"
Vertebrae, Sacrum, Mandible
What is the fluid in a synovial joint
Synovial fluid
What are the three main types of muscles tissue in the body?
Cardiac, smooth and skeletal
Afferent vs. Efferent
Define them both
Afferent carries information to the CNS (brain) Efferent carries information away from the central nervous system to the body's muscles, glands, and organs.
Afferent = Arrives at Brain
Efferent = Exits the brain
What 4 components make up the blood?
Red blood cells, White blood cells, Platelets and Plasma