The type of joint found at the shoulder is also found at?
Hip
CH 12 SKELETON – MOVEMENT AND LOCOMOTION
Name any two parts of your body where the supporting skeleton is made of cartilage instead of bone.
External ear Tip of nose
What are involuntary muscles?
Involuntary muscles which are not controlled by human will.
What are voluntary muscles?
Voluntary muscles which are under the control of the human will.
What are cardiac muscles?
Those muscles that make up the walls of the heart.
Which is the longest and strongest bone of the body?
The femur in the thigh is the longest and strongest bone of the body.
What are the functions of muscles?
The functions of muscles are:- The muscles in the body provide the means of all movements. They cover the skeletal framework and also give contour to the body. Muscles help to maintain body posture while sitting, standing, and walking.
What are the types of freely movable joints?
There are four types of freely movable joints: Gliding joint Pivot joint Hinge joint Socket joint
What are freely movable joints?
In this type, varying degrees of movement is possible between the two bones forming the joint.