Anatomy

Question 1

Cartilage

Answer 1

A firm, connective tissue.

Question 2

Ossifictation

Answer 2

The process of development from cartilage to bone.

Question 3

Antagonistic Pairs

Answer 3

Muscles that work together to create movement.

Question 4

Agonist

Answer 4

The muscle or bone working in the antagonist pair.

Question 5

Antagonist

Answer 5

The relaxing bone or muscle in the antagonistic pair.

Question 6

Ligaments

Answer 6

Elastic fibres that connect bone to bone.

Question 7

Tendons

Answer 7

Non-Elastic fibres that connect bone to muscle.

Question 8

Long Bones

Answer 8

• Longer than they are wide.
• Soft centre surrounded by a hard outer casting.
• Used as levers to enable the body to move.
• Tibia and fibula used in running.

Question 9

Short Bones

Answer 9

• Approximately as long as they are wide.
• Have large quantities of bone marrow to make blood vessels.
• Carpals and tarsals.
• Weight bearing bones.
• Often shock absorbing bones.

Question 10

Flat Bones

Answer 10

• Flat and particularly strong.
• Have muscles attached that provide protection.
• Scapula and the cranium.

Question 11

Irregular Bones

Answer 11

• All remaining bones are classed as irregular bones.
• Are often unusual in appearance.
• Uses include both protection and muscle attachment.
• Bones in the vertebral column and the jaw.

Question 12

Functions of the Bones

Answer 12

• Protection of vital organs.
• Muscle Attachment.
• Joints for Movement.
• Produce Platelets.
• Red and White Blood Cell Production.
• Storage of phosphorous and iron.