Musculoskeletal System

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What is the main role of the skeleton?
it provides framework for muscular system to produce movement, gives structural shape, mineral storage, blood cell production
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What is the definition of an articulating bone?
where two or more bones meet to allow movement at a joint
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Name the types of bone?
long, short, flat, irregular
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What kind of movement do short bones allow?
finer controlled movements, support weight of body
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What kind of movement do long bones allow?
gross movement, act as levers
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What is the role of flat bones?
protection for delicate areas, provides broad surface area for muscle attachment
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What is the role of irregular bones?
specially shaped to perform particular function, protection and muscle attachment
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Which bones are found at the shoulder joint?
Scapula and humerus
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How do muscles attach to bones?
via tendons
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Where does movement occur?
occurs at joints when muscles contract and pull on bone
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What is the definition of an articulating bone?

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where two or more bones meet to allow movement at a joint

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Name the types of bone?

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What kind of movement do short bones allow?

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What kind of movement do long bones allow?

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