Bones
How many bones are in the human body?
206
What type of muscle is voluntary and striated?
Skeletal Muscle
What type of joint is found in the shoulder and hip?
Ball-and-socket
What happens to bones as people age?
They lose density and become brittle
What should caregivers encourage to keep joints healthy?
Safe movement and exercises
What connects bones to each other?
Ligaments
What type of muscle is found only in the heart?
Cardiac muscle
Which type of joint allows bending in one direction (elbows, knees)?
Hinge joint
What condition makes bones porous and more likely to break?
Osteoporosis
What are ADLs
Activities of daily living
What is the soft, spongy tissue inside bones where blood cells are made?
Bone marrow
Which muscle type controls digestion and blood flow?
Smooth muscle
Which type of movement is bending a joint, like bending your elbow?
Flexion
What condition causes joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness?
Arthritis
Name two signs to monitor in joints that may show a problem.
Pain, swelling, redness, limited mobility
Which mineral do bones store to keep them strong?
Calcium
What connects muscles to bones?
Which type of movement is turning the palm upward?
Supination
What is the term for the loss of muscle mass due to immobility?
Atrophy
Why is following the care plan important?
To prevent injury and promote recovery
What is the hard, outer covering of bones that contains blood vessels?
Periosteum
What process happens when muscles contract rapidly to generate heat in the cold?
Shivering
Which type of joint allows the skull to rotate on the spine?
Pivot joint
On average, how much height may a person lose between ages 20–70?
1-2 inches
What is the overall purpose of the musculoskeletal system?
To provide structure, movement, protection, posture, and support health