UNDERSTANDING THE WORK OF MUSCLES, BONES AND JOINTS ( PART 1 ) - QUIZ QUESTIONS



 

In the image above, there are people taking a stroll
in the park. Although no one stops to think about 
each action that is taken, muscles, bones and joint
are at work.

The human body is made up of muscles, bones and 
joints of different sizes. Bones and joints have very
important work to do. They work in unity, to provide
support for the body, as well as protecting vital 
organs.

Bones

Inside the human body, there are bones of all 
different shapes and sizes. It is interesting, that
blood cells are produced by bone marrow, which
is inside the bones. Calcium is essential for
maintaining strong bones.

The skull is made of solid bone. It protects the brain
from injury. If the brain is injured and swelling occurs,
a device known as an EVD may be placed in the brain.

The doctor uses a drill to tunnel through the skull and
put in an EVD.

 

Above, preparation for ICP Monitoring is
being done. Learn more about : ICP Monitoring


The spinal column is made up of 33 bones called 
vertebrae.

The vertebral column is made of bones, with
 discs in between. The spinal cord is protected
by the vertebral column

Joints



How many bones make up the spinal column?


There are 33 bones that make up the spinal column.
These are as follows:
- C 1 -T 7 cervical vertebrae
- T 1 - T 12
- L 1 - L 5
- S 1- S 5
- coccyx has 4 fused bones
Learn more about : The Emergency Room



Learn more about : Spinal cord injury

QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Where are red blood cells produced?
2. Which bone protects the brain?
3. How many bones make up the spinal column?


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