Bones
Structure & Function
Structure & Function
Name one major function of the skeleton.
Support, protection, movement, mineral storage, and blood cell production
Name a major muscle found on the front of the upper arm.
Biceps
What are the 3 types of muscles?
1. Cardiac Muscle
2. Skeletal Muscle
3. Smooth Muscle
What are the 3 types of joints?
1. Fixed
2. Slightly moveable
3. Freely moveable
True or False
Your Hamstring is responsible for flexing of the knee.
True
Flat bones protect vital ___. Give one example of a flat bone.
Which muscle is the large chest muscle on the anterior side?
Pectoralis Major
What is one main function of the muscles?
Pumping blood and facilitating movement
Describe a ball and socket joint. Give an example.
The rounded end of the bone sits inside the cup of another bone. Example: hip joint or shoulder joint.
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You must complete the bones diagram. It has to be 100% correct.
Teacher
What is one primary role of long bones? Give one example of a long bone.
Name 2 major muscles listed that are visible on the posterior (back) view.
Trapezius, Latissimus Dorsi, Triceps, Gluteus Maximus, Hamstrings, Gastrocnemius (Any 2)
What type of muscle is responsible for the heartbeat?
Explain how a hinge joint moves and give an example.
Two bones open and close in one direction. Example: knee and elbow joints
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List 2 functions of short bones and state where they are located.
Short bones provide stability and some movement; located in wrist (carpals) and ankle (tarsals)
Identify the muscle group in the front of the thigh and the major muscle group on the back of the thigh.
Quadriceps (front of thigh) and Hamstrings (back of thigh)
What is the difference between tendons and ligaments?
Ligaments: Bands tissues the connect bone to bone
Tendons: Hold bone to muscle
Describe a saddle joint and identify a body location where it allows side-to-side motion.
Back and forth and side to side motion.
Example: joint at the base of the thumb
What action does the triceps cause on the elbow joint?
Extension
Example how irregular bones help protect the body and give one example.
Irregular bones protect internal organs like the spinal cord; for example, vertebrae
Teacher
Define flexion and extension.
Flexion: Makes the joint angle smaller, going closer to the body.
Extension: Making the joint angle bigger, going away from the body.
This protects the ends of bones so they don’t rub together.
Cartilage
Why is working out so important when you're younger?
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