BPK 142 Lab Midterm 147 Questions with complete solutions

Describe the functions of the patella? - ️️-quadricep muscles use the patella as a fulcrum to increase power when extending the knee -protects knee join -maintains the position of the tendon during knee flexion how is the patella different from other bones of the leg? - ️️it is a flat seasamoid bone (covers tendons and aids in motion) -used for protection rather than support Name the bones of the pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle? - ️️pectoral: clavicle, scapula, coracoid pelvic: ischium, ilium pubis, coccyx compare the pectoral and pelvic girdles with regard to strength, function and versatility? - ️️pectoral muscle: less strength, more mobile and versatile pelvic muscle: built for weight bearing, more stable, less versatile what functions does the clavicle serve in the skeletal system? - ️️- support upper arm and scapula - improves leverage and strength in arm - protects blood vessels an nerves that travel into the arm -shock absorber of upper torso - attachment point for at least 6 muscles and tendons