Exercise Physiology : Skeletal System

Front

What is one of the main functions of the skeletal system?

Back

Shape and support

Front

Which type of bone is responsible for making a large range of movement and acts as levers?

Back

Long bones

Front

Which of the following bones is an example of a flat bone?

Back

Cranium

Front

What type of joint allows for free movement?

Back

Freely movable joints

Front

Which type of joint is also known as a synovial joint?

Back

Freely movable joints

Front

What type of movement involves bending a part of the body?

Back

Flexion

Front

Which plane of movement vertically splits the body into left and right parts?

Back

Sagittal

Front

What is the function of the bone marrow in long bones?

Back

Produces blood cells

Front

Which type of bone is small, light, and very strong, responsible for bearing weight and absorbing shock?

Back

Short bones

Front

What type of movement involves moving away from the center of the body?

Back

Abduction