Skeletal System
What are the three organs of the skeletal system?
Ligaments, bones, and cartilage
Name an example of smooth muscle
Intestines, stomach, esophagus. Muscles that you cannot control (except heart)
What bones is between your carpals and phalanges?
Metacarpals
What is the difference between an extensor and flexor?
An extensor is a muscle that is extending, pulling further apart, while a flexor muscle is squeezing itself closer together
What is the scientific name for your skull?
Cranium
What are the two organs of the muscular system?
Muscles and tendons
Ulna
How many bones do you need to know for your test?
20 bones!
What is the biggest bone in the body (Located at the top of your leg)?
Femur
Name an example of an extensor muscle and its flexor muscle
Triceps and biceps, quads and hamstrings, etc.
What is the proper name for your shoulder blade?
Scapula
Which bone is bigger? The tibia or fibula
Tibia
What bone name counts twice in the skeleton?
Phalanges (fingers and toes)
What are the three types of muscle?
Smooth, cardiac, and skeletal
What bone(s) protect your heart and lungs
Ribs
Where on the body would you find the tarsals?
Bottom of foot
What are the 5 jobs of the skeletal system?
Movement, shape, support, red blood cell production, protection
What are the three jobs of the muscular system?
Movement, warmth, and stability
What bones are up and down your spine?
Vertebrae
Name every bone you need to know in the arm and hand
Humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges