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Anatomy and Physiology

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How many bones are there in the human body?   206  
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What are the two groups of bones called?   Axial and Appendicular  
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List the bones of the Axial Skeleton   Cranium, Sternum, Ribs, Vertebral Column  
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List the bones of the Appendicular Skeleton   Clavicle, Scapula, Humerus, Radial, Ulna, Carpals, Metacarpals, Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Phalanges, Ilium, Ischium, Pubis  
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What are the five different types of bone?   Long, Short, Flat, Irregular, Sesamoid  
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What is the hard outer edge of a long bone called?   Periosteum  
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How many vertebra are there?   24  
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How many vertebra in the cervical region?   7  
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How many vertebra in the thoracic region?   12  
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How many vertebra in the lumbar region   5  
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What are the five functions of the skeleton?   Support, Movement, Protection, Mineral Store, Blood Cell Production  
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What are the three types of joint?   Immovable, Slightly Movable and Freely Movable (Synovial)  
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Movement towards the midline is called?   Adduction  
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Action of turning the sole of the foot inwards is called?   Inversion  
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Decreasing the angle at a joint is called?   Flexion  
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Raising your toes up towards the shin is called?   Dorsi-flexion  
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Palm facing up is called?   Supination  
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Increasing the angle at the joint is called?   Extension  
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Movement away from the midline is called?   Abduction  
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Name one place in the body where rotation takes place   Neck at C1 and C2  
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How many Synovial Joints are there?   6  
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Name all the Synovial Joints?   Gliding, Hinge, Pivot, Ball and Socket, Saddle and Condyloid  
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What is the function of Hyaline Cartilage?   Reduces friction and acts as a shock absorber  
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What connects bone to bone?   Ligament  
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What is the function of the synovial membrane?   Produces synovial fluid  
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What connects muscle to bone?   Tendon  
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What is the function of synovial fluid?   To lubricate the joint  
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How many Muscles are there in the human body?   Over 600  
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What are a bundle of fibres called?   Fascicle  
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What is the smallest contractile unit of a muscle called?   Sarcomere  
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What are the two contractile proteins called?   Actin and Myosin  
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Name the three types of muscles   Smooth, Cardiac and Skeletal  
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Name the different types of muscle fibres   Slow, Fast Twitch A, Fast Twitch B  
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In relation to Group Action of Muscles, list the four groups   Agonist, Antagonist, Synergist, Fixators  
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Name the four major muscles in the front of the thigh   Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedialis, Vastus Lateralis and Rectus Femoris  
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Name the three major muscles in the back of the thigh   Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus and Biceps Femoris  
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Name the muscle running alongside the shin?   Tibialis Anterior  
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