Muscular System
The 3 types of muscle are cardiac, smooth, and --- muscle
skeletal
How many bones (on average) are present in the body of an adult human?
206
A newborn baby's skeleton is made up of all bone.
True or False?
False
What is the hardest working muscle in the human body?
The heart
What is another name for the thigh muscle?
quadriceps muscle
What is the most numerous element/mineral found in bone?
Ca (calcium)
What tissue lines joints to prevent bone from hitting bone?
cartilage
What is the largest tendon in the human body?
Achilles tendon
Skeletal muscle is under conscious/voluntary control. True or False?
True
How many ribs do humans have?
24
What connective tissue connects muscle to bone?
tendons
What is the medical term for bone cells?
osteocytes
What is the medical term for heart muscle?
cardiac muscle
What is the middle of bone called?
bone marrow
Ligaments are tough, but very elastic. True or False?
True
What is the term for the process of cartilage turning to bone?
ossification
What is the term used for the striped appearance of certain muscle cells?
striated
What connective tissue connects bone to bone?
ligaments
What type of muscle makes up your stomach, bladder, and intestines?
smooth
How many skeletal muscles are in the human body?
Over 650