NCSF Personal Training - Unit 2 Exam with Complete Solutions

Bones contain... - Answer ️️ -98% of body's calcium Osteoporosis - Answer ️️ -A condition in which the body's bones become weak and break easily. Axial skeleton - Answer ️️ -skull, hyoid bone, vertebral column, and rib cage Appendicular skeleton - Answer ️️ -the limbs and their respective girdles Bone mass is usually attained by about... while BMD can be improved until around - Answer ️️ -age 18 and 30 Epiphyseal plate - Answer ️️ -transverse cartilage plates located near the end of long bones are responsible for increases in vertical growth during childhood/adolescence Synovial joint - Answer ️️ -uses synovial fluid to reduce frictional stresses and allow for considerable movement between the associated articulating bones mostly of the appendicular skeleton Ligament - Answer ️️ -fibrous bands of connective tissue that support internal organs and hold bones together at joints Tendons - Answer ️️ -fibrous band of connective tissue that connects muscles to bones Plane joint - Answer ️️ -short slipping or gliding movements; i.e. carpals Pivot joint - Answer ️️ -found in neck and forearm