Skeletal system

Cards (16)

  • What is the main focus of the study material?
    The Skeletal System and Muscular System
  • What are the types of bone mentioned?
    Long bone
  • What is the structure of the skeleton primarily composed of?
    Bone and cartilage
  • What are the primary functions of the skeletal system?
    Support, movement, protection, and blood production
  • What is posture?
    The position of the body while standing or sitting
  • What are the postural changes mentioned?
    Skoliosi and Lordosi
  • What is Skoliosi?
    A lateral curvature of the spine
  • What is Lordosi?
    An excessive inward curvature of the spine
  • What are the types of joints mentioned?
    Synovial joints
  • What is the structure of a synovial joint?
    It includes a joint capsule and synovial fluid
  • What are joint actions?
    Movements that occur at joints
  • What are the types of synovial joints?
    Ball-and-socket, hinge, pivot, saddle, condyloid, and plane
  • What is the muscular system primarily responsible for?
    Movement of the body
  • What are the muscle fibre types mentioned?
    Not specified in the material
  • What are antagonistic pairs in muscles?
    Muscles that work in opposition to each other
  • What are the types of muscle mentioned?
    Not specified in the material