Musculoskeletal System
What system gives the body support?
The Musculoskeletal System
What protects internal organs?
The skeleton.
What is a ball and socket joint?
A joint that allows movement in all directions, like the shoulder and hip joints.
What are the two layers of bone?
Compact bone and spongy bone.
What is the function of the skin?
To protect the body's internal tissues and organs.
What stores important minerals like calcium?
Bones.
What allows body movement?
Muscles attached to the skeleton.
Name a hinge joint.
Elbow or knee joint.
What is the purpose of bone marrow?
To produce blood cells.
What protects the body from UV radiation?
Melanin in the skin.
What type of muscle is responsible for heartbeats?
Cardiac muscle.
Where does hematopoiesis occur?
In the bone marrow.
Which joint allows rotation movement?
Pivot joint.
Name the two types of bone marrow.
Red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow.
What vitamin does skin produce with sunlight?
Vitamin D.
What are the four classifications of bones?
Long, short, flat, and irregular bones.
What type of muscle aids digestion?
Smooth muscle.
What are immovable joints?
Joints that do not allow movement, like sutures in the skull.
What are mineral salts essential for?
Bone growth and strength.
What are the three layers of skin?
Epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis.
What do tendons connect?
Muscles to bones.
How do we keep the musculoskeletal system healthy?
By exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, and resting.
What is a gliding joint?
A joint that allows side to side and back and forth movement, like those in the wrist and ankles.
What are collagen fibers?
Tough fibers that provide structure and strength to bones.
How does the skin help in thermoregulation?
Through sweating and adjusting blood flow to the skin to maintain body temperature.