Skeletal System

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Quiz on Anatomy and Physiology, created by Joe Aries on 06/02/2017.
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Question 1

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Axial skeleton contains-
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  • Cranium, Thoracic cavity, Vertebral Column
  • Shoulder Girdle, Upper and Lower limbs, Pelvic Girdle.
  • Shoulder Girdle, Vertebral Colomn, Cranium

Question 2

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A joint is- Where 2 or more bones [blank_start]articulate[blank_end] to create human [blank_start]movement[blank_end].
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  • articulate
  • movement

Question 3

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A synovial joint is-
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  • Cartliginous joints - move a little - joints between vertebrae.
  • Move freely and the largest group of joints I.e. Hips, Shoulders etc.
  • Most stable- they overlap/ interlock and held together by tough fibre.

Question 4

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Diaphysis is where the [blank_start]bone[blank_end] [blank_start]marrow[blank_end] is. This generates new [blank_start]blood[blank_end] cells.
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  • bone
  • marrow
  • blood

Question 5

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Epiphysis contains [blank_start]growth[blank_end] [blank_start]plates[blank_end] which are responsible for [blank_start]growth[blank_end]. The growth plates are between the epiphysis and [blank_start]diaphysis[blank_end].
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  • growth
  • plates
  • growth
  • diaphysis

Question 6

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Articular cartilage acts as a [blank_start]cushion[blank_end] between two bones. This [blank_start]absorbs[blank_end] shock and prevents [blank_start]friction[blank_end] during movement.
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  • cushion
  • absorbs
  • friction

Question 7

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The function of the axial skeleton is.
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  • Protect and support.
  • Frame for muscular attachment and aid movement.
  • For movement.
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