Muscle Anatomy
What is the anatomical name for the shoulder muscle?
Deltoids
What is the main function of muscles?
Allow us to move.
What is the longest bone in the body?
Femur
What are the two types of bone tissues?
Compact bone & Cancellous bone
_______________ connect muscle to bone.
Tendons
Which muscle allows you to sit down?
Gluteus Maximus
Name the 3 types of muscles found in the body.
Skeletal, smooth & cardiac
Name the two bones in the forearm.
Radius and Ulna
Name one function of bones.
Structural support, protect vital organs, blood cell creation, movement
The shoulder is an example of which type of joint?
Synovial or ball and socket
What is the largest muscle in the upper body?
Latissimus dorsi
What are the two muscles responsible for flexion and extension of the arm?
Biceps and Triceps
What is the name of the bone often referred to as the knee cap?
Patella
What organs does the rib cage protect?
Heart and Lungs
Name the 2 components of the nervous system.
Central Nervous System and Peripheral Nervous System
What is the anatomical name of the muscle often referred to as the calf muscle AND how do you spell it?
Gastrocnemius
What part of the brain is responsible for coordinating muscle movement?
Cerebellum
In what part of the body can you find the smallest bone?
Ear
What is the protein the makes up the framework of bone?
Collagen
How many muscles are in the human body?
600+
What percent of our bodyweight is made up of muscle?
40%
How do muscles move body parts?
By contracting and relaxing.
How many bones are in the adult hand?
27
How many bones are in the adult skeletal system?
206
Name the 4 major ligaments in the knee.
ACL, LCL, PCL, MCL