anatomy and physiology Flashcards
5 functions of the skeletal system
support
protection
movement
making blood cells
mineral storage
what are long bones used for
larger gross movement
what are small bones used for
smaller fine movements
what are flat bones used for
protect internal organs which allows muscle contraction
what is flexion
closing a joint
what is extension
opening a joint
what is adduction
moving towards an imaginary centre line
what is abduction
moving away from the imaginary centre line
what is plantar flexion
extension at the ankle
(toes down)
what is dorsi flexion
flexion at the ankle
(lifting toes)
what is rotation
clockwise or anti-clockwise movement at a limb
what does a ligament do
hood bones together
what do tendons do
attach muscles to bones
what does the cartlige do
acts as a cushion between bones to prevent damage during joint movement
elbow joint
Joint….
Bones…
movement…
example….
hinge joint
humerus, ulna and radius
flexion and extension
lifting a weight
