Anatomy and Physiology Musculoskeletal System

Question 1

How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?

Accepted Answer

206

Answer

The adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones, reduced from about 270 at birth due to fusion.

Question 2

Which type of muscle tissue is found in the walls of hollow organs such as the stomach and intestines?

Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle

Answer

Smooth muscle is involuntary and non-striated, lining hollow organs like the stomach and intestines.

Question 3

What is the name of the tough fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone?

Accepted Answer

Tendon

Answer

Tendons are dense fibrous connective tissue structures that connect skeletal muscles to bones.

Question 4

Which bone is the longest and strongest in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Femur

Answer

The femur, or thigh bone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, bearing significant weight during movement.

Question 5

What type of joint allows movement in all directions, including rotation?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

Answer

Ball-and-socket joints, such as the hip and shoulder, allow the greatest range of motion including rotation in multiple planes.

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