1.1 Musculoskelular System Flashcards
Articulating bones
Where 2 or more bones meet at a joint.
Joint
A connection point between 2 bones where movement occurs.
Abduction
Movement away from the middle of the body- such as the shoulder.
Adduction
Movement towards the midline of the body- such as at the shoulder.
Flexion
Decreasing the angle of bones at a joint.
Extension
Increasing the angle of bones at a joint.
Plantar flexion
Pointing the toes at the ankle/ increasing the ankle angle.
Rotation
Movement around an axis- such as at the shoulder.
Head/neck
Cranium and vertebrae
Shoulder
Scapula and humerus
Chest
Ribs and sternum
Elbow
Humerus, radius and ulna
Hip
Pelvis and femur
Knee
Femur and tibia (patella sits in front of the knee joint)
Ankle
Tibia, fibula and talus
Short bones enable
Finer controlled movements
Long bones enable
Gross movements
Flat bones are for
The protection of vital organs
Skeleton provides a
Point of attachment for muscles
ROM
Is the measurement of the amount of movement around a specific joint or body part
7 functions of the skeleton:
Movement
Protection
Attachment
Storage of minerals
Support
Shape
Production of blood cells
Storage of minerals
Minerals can be released from bone to ensure essential chemical reactions, bones store 90% of calcium as well as minerals in the bone marrow.