Skeletal 1.0
Which bone forms the forehead?
The frontal bone
What is the difference between a closed and open fracture?
Closed (simple) - bone doesn't break skin. Open (compound) - bone breaks through skin.
What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?
Skeletal, cardiac, and smooth
The whole number is located to the ____ of the decimal point.
Left. These numbers have a value of one or greater.
Which value is greater and why: 0.45 or 0.37?
0.45 is greater than 0.37 because the number in the tenths place (4) is higher.
What bones are included in the axial skeleton?
Bones of the head, neck, chest, and back
What is the longest bone in the body?
The femur
Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements like walking and swallowing?
What value is positioned to the right of the decimal point?
The decimal value; less than one.
True or false: Zeros may be added to help line up decimals and included in the final answer.
False; zeros may be added to help line up decimals, but do NOT include in the final answer.
How many bones are in an adult skeleton?
206
Flexion (bend) and Extension (straight)
What type of muscle controls voluntary movements?
Skeletal muscle. Produces movement at joints; stimulated by nervous system; contracts and relaxes rapidly
How is the decimal 2.125 read?
Two and one hundred twenty-five thousandths
Round 4.15 to the nearest tenths.
4.2
Which bone is the only movable bone in the skull?
The mandible (jaw bone)
The bones of the upper and lower limbs are a part of the ________ skeleton
Appendicular
True or false: Muscles work in antagonistic pairs
True. One muscle contracts while the other relaxes. Contraction pulls on bones to create movement. Relaxation lengthens muscle fibers.
How do you write the decimal two hundred twenty-five thousandths?
0.225
How do you change a fraction to a decimal?
Divide the numerator by the denominator and add zeros as needed.
What are the five major regions of the vertebral column?
Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacrum, Coccyx
What are the 3 types of joints based on movement?
Synarthrosis (no movement-skull), Amphiarthrosis (slight movement-vertebrae), Diarthrosis (free movement-shoulder)
What is the difference between a strain and a sprain?
A strain is overstretching or overexertion of a muscle or tendon. A sprain is stretching or tearing of supporting ligaments.
Which zeros should be avoided if possible?
Trailing zeros. 12.6250 equals 12.625.
What is 0.4 as a fraction?
0.4 = 4/10 = 2/5 (reduced)