Skeletal System
what are 2 functions of the skeletal system?
support, protect organs, movement, store and produce minerals
this bone is also known as the collarbone
clavicle
what are the 3 types of muscle found in the body?
smooth, cardiac, skeletal
these muscles are located on the top part of your arm, and you have 2 per arm
biceps
name the 3 main compartments of the brain
cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem
this tissue holds bones together at joints
ligaments
largest bone in the body
when muscles weaken or shrink, it is known as _____________________
atrophy
this group of muscles make up the shoulders
deltoids
this basic unit of the nervous system sends and receives messages
neuron
overstretched or torn ligaments are known as _______________
these bone protect are heart, lungs, and other internal organs
ribs
this type of muscle injury occurs when muscles are overworked or stretch too much
strain
what are the muscles of the chest called?
pectoralis/pectorals/pecs
where is cardiac muscle found?
the heart
name 2 ways to keep our skeletal system healthy
proper diet, exercise, protective factors, medical checkups
the upper arm bone, sometimes it thinks it's funny
humerous
this type of tissue attaches muscles to bones
tendons
there are 4 muscles that form these powerful muscles of the legs
quads/quadriceps
this large muscle helps make up the buttocks
glutes/gluteus maximus
weakening and brittle bones is known as _________________
osteoporosis
this bone in the lower arm helps rotate your hand/wrist
radius
what does skeletal muscle help with
movement
if your calf is mooing, this muscle may be sore
gastrocnemius
this college football team is the all-time winningest team in all of the land
THE MIGHTY MICHIGAN WOLVERINES