True or False - bones protect the internal organs
TRUE
What organs does the ribcage protect?
Heart and lungs
What is the function of the skull?
Protects the brain.
What is the function of the muscular system?
To allow movement in the body.
What do some muscles pull on to allow you to move?
your bones
What organs does the ribcage protect?
Heart and lungs
How many bones are in the human foot?
26 bones
What is the function of the tibia?
Balances body weight and connects feet to the legs.
How many skeletal muscles in the human body?
Over 600
What is the treatment for Becker muscular dystrophy?
Physical Therapy, braces, wheelchair use, medication prescriptions
Do bones make red or white blood cells?
Red blood cells
How many bones do adults have?
206
What is the function of the carpal bones?
Allows movement in the hands and wrists
What percent of body weight do muscles make up?
1/2 our body weight
What does Duchenne muscular dystrophy do to the leg muscles, shoulder, and the pelvis?
They get weaker as time goes on and eventually it will feel like you lost those bones and muscles.
How many bones are in the hand and wrist combined?
54 bones
How many bones are babies born with?
300
What is the function of the patella bone?
Allows movement in the knee and protects the knee joint
What are the main parts of the muscular system?
Involuntary and voluntary muscles
Function of ligaments
Holds the joints together
What does Osteonecrosis do to the bones?
Blood flow stops in a bone causing that bone tissue to die. The bone then breaks down.
What does Osteogenesis imperfecta do to the bones?
Bones become weak, prone to breaking, and fragile
How are becker and duchenne medical dystrophy similar to each other?
They have similar symptoms
How many muscles does it take to smile?
43 muscles
How many muscles does it take to frown?
11-17 muscles