Skeletal System and Movement Flashcard

Front

Which of the following is the primary function of the skeletal system? Digestion, Support and protection, Circulation, Respiration

Back

Support and protection

Front

What type of joint is found in the shoulder, allowing for a wide range of movement?

Back

Ball and socket joint

Front

Which bone is not part of the axial skeleton? Options: Skull, Rib cage, Femur, Vertebral column

Back

Femur

Front

What is the name of the process by which bone is formed?

Back

Ossification

Front

Which type of bone cell is responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

Back

Osteoclasts

Front

Which of the following is a long bone? Patella, Sternum, Humerus, Scapula

Back

Humerus

Front

What is the function of synovial fluid in a joint?

Back

To lubricate the joint

Front

Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton? Mandible, Clavicle, Sacrum, Sternum

Back

Clavicle

Front

What is the term for the point where two bones meet?

Back

Joint

Front

Which type of joint allows for rotational movement around a single axis? Options: Ball and socket joint, Hinge joint, Pivot joint, Gliding joint

Back

Pivot joint