Musculoskeletal

What are the five main functions of the skeleton?

The five main functions of the skeleton are to provide support, protect vital organs, allow movement through attachment points for muscles, store minerals like calcium and phosphorus, and produce blood cells in the bone marrow.

Name the major bones in the leg.

The major bones in the leg include the femur, patella, tibia, and fibula.

Which bone protects the brain?

Craniumis the structure that encases the brain, providing protection against injury.

What bone is found in the upper arm?

The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm that connects the shoulder to the elbow.

Name the bones in the chest that protect the heart and lungs.

Ribs and sternum

Name the main muscles in the upper arm.

The main muscles in the upper arm are the biceps brachii and triceps brachii, which flex and extend the elbow respectively.

What is the function of the hamstrings?

The hamstrings are a group of muscles at the back of the thigh that flex the knee and extend the hip.

Where is the gastrocnemius located and what is its function?

The gastrocnemius is located in the calf of the leg, and its helps with plantar flexion at the ankle.

What muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction?

The deltoid muscle is responsible for shoulder abduction.

What type of joint is the shoulder?

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint.

What is the function of ligaments?

Ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints, providing stability and support.

What is the role of tendons?

Tendons connect muscles to bones, enabling movement and stability.

What are antagonistic muscle pairs?

Antagonistic muscle pairs are sets of muscles that work against each other to produce opposing movements, such as bicep and tricep.

What is flexion?

A movement that decreases the angle between two body parts, typically at a joint.