1.1 The structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system Flashcards
Name the 14 bones in the body:
- Cranium
- vertebrae
- humerus
- sternum
- radius
- ulna
- femur
- patella
- fibula
- tibia
- talus
- scapula
- Ribs
- pelvis
What bones are at the neck?
cranium and vertebrae
What bones are at the shoulder?
scapula and humerus
What bones are at the chest?
ribs and humerus
What bones are at the elbow and where are they each positioned?
humerus (longest), radius and ulna (the ulna is located on the pinky side and the radius on your thumb side)
What bones are at the hip?
Pelvis and femur
What bones are at the knee?
femur and tibia, the patella sits in front of
the knee joint)
What bones are at the ankle?
tibia (Larger bones on inside), fibula (Smaller bones on outside) and talus.
What are the 6 functions of the skeleton
- support
- storage of minerals
- structural shape and points for muscle attachment
- movement
- protection
- blood cell production
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How does the skeletal system provide support?
The bones are solid and rigid (unable to bend). They keep us upright and hold the rest of the body (the muscles and organs) in place.
How does the skeletal system provide protection?
Flat bones protect vital ograns. Bones in the cranium protect the brain, the ribs ad sternum protects the heart and lungs.
How does the skeletal system provide movement?
The skeleton provides anchorage points for the muscles to pull against. Movement occurs at a joint which is a place where 2 or more bones meet. Movement occurs by muscles pulling on bones when the muscle contracts.
How does the skeletal system provide structural shape and a point for attachment?
The skeleton gives us our general shape, such as height and build. Tall people have long leg bones and larger vertebrae. The skeleton also provides anchorage points for the muscles to attach, so when they contract we move.
How does the skeletal system provide mineral storage?
Bones store minerals, namely calcium and phosphorous. They are vital for strong bones.
How does the skeletal system provide blood cell production?
The inner marrow of the long bones and ribs produces red and white blood cells as well as platelets. Red blood cells are important in activities because they carry oxygen to the working muscles. White blood cells are important to fight off inflections in order to keep healthy. Platelets help clotting a cut.
What are the different shapes and types of bones?
- long bones
- short bones
- irregular bones
- flat bones
What is the purpose of short bones?
Short bones carry out small or fine movement. e.g. a wrist spinner bowling in cricket.
What is the purpose of long bones?
They are the bones of the arms and legs and they support the weight of the body and help with large or gross movements
What is the purpose of irregular bones?
What is the purpose of flat bones?
Name the 13 muscles you need to know in the body:
- Rotator cuffs
- Pectorals
- Biceps
- Abdominals
- Hip flexors
- Quadriceps (group)
- Hamstring (group)
- Tibialis anterior
- Deltoid
- Triceps
- Latissimus dorsi
- gluteals
- gastrocnemius
What is the large muscle in the middle of the back?
Latissimus dorsi
What is the muscles in the shoulder?
Deltoid
What muscles is located in the shoulder and helps with football throw ins?
Rotator cuffs
What muscle is the largest muscles on the chest?
pectoral
What muscles is located in the front of the upper arm?
Biceps
What muscle is located in the back of the upper arm?
triceps
What are the core muscles in the front of the trunk?
Abdominals
What muscles if located in the top of the leg and is responsible for the flexion of the hip?
Hip flexors
What are the large muscles located in the buttocks?
Gluteals
what is the muscle group in the back of the upper leg?
hamstring groups
what is the muscle group in the front of the upper leg?
quadricep groups
What is the muscles of the calf?
Gastrocnemius
What muscle is located next to the tibia in the front of the lower leg?
Tibilais anterior
What is the role of a tendon?
Attaches muscle to bone
What is a synovial joint?
Where 2 or more bones meet within a joint capsule and allows a wide range of movements to occur
List parts of the synovial joints:
- bone
- muscle
- cartilage
- bursa
- synovial membrane
- ligament
- joint capsule
- synovial fluid
What is a cartilage?
a tough elastic fibrous connective tissue
What are ligament?
tough, flexible tissue that stabilises the joint. connects bones together.
What is a tendon?
a tough, flexible fibrous tissue that joins muscle to bone