Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Fall 13 A&P

Skeletal and Muscle system

QuestionAnswer
Functions of the Skeletal system Support, Protection, Movement, Storage
Types of Bones Long, Short, Flat, Round, Irregular
Axial Skeleton Skull, Vertebral Column, Ribs, Sternum
Appendicular Skeleton Appendages
How many bones in the adult body 206
How many bones in a child's body over 300
How many sets of ribs 12
Divisions of ribs True, False, and Floating
Explanation of divisions True; connected to sternum, via costal cartilage and spine. False; connected to 7th rib via costal cartilage and spine. Floating; connected only to spine
What is the anatomical name for the colarbone Clavicle
What is the anatomical name for the kneecap Patella
What is the anatomical name for the thigh bone Femur
What are the three types of joints Immovable or Synarthroses, slightly movable joints or amphiarthroses, and freely movable or diarthroses
What is Arthritis inflammation of the joint
Functions of the Muscular system Movement, Posture, Joint Stability, Heat Production
what are the characteristics of the muscular system Excitability, Contractility, Extensibility, Elasticity
What are the three types of muscles Smooth, Skeletal, and Cardiac
Define Flexion Bringing two bones closer together
Define Extension Increases the distance between two bones
Abduction Move away from the midline of the body
Adduction Move toward the midline of the body
Supination rotation of the forearm, turning palm up
Pronation rotation of the forearm, turning palm downward
Inversion movement of the sole of the foot inward
Eversion movement of the sole of the foot outward
Approximately how many muscles are in the human body over 600
Which muscle is the largest muscle mass in the body Gluteal muscles
What is the name of the muscle that is most commonly used for childhood vaccinations or injections Vastus Lateralis (thigh muscle)
Name a muscle that has an insertion point at the Humerus Pectoral muscles, Deltoid, Rotator Cuff
Name a muscle that has an insertion point at the Femur Gluteus Maximus, Gluteal muscle group, Adductor group
What is MS (Multiple Sclerosis)
Created by: MissTina
Popular Medical sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards