Anatomy And Physiology Flashcards
Name the 5 functions of the skeletal system
Support/shape
Protection
Movement
Blood cell production
Mineral storage
How does the skeletal system provide movement
Muscles attach to bones by tendons and can move bones at a joint
There are different types of joints (hinge, ball and socket) which allow different types of movement.
How does the skeleton provide protection
Bones are very tough and protect vital organs like the brain, lungs, heart.
This means we can perform well in sports without fear of a serious injury
What are the tree types of bones in the body what do they allow
Short bones (talus, bones in hands) - these allow small finer movements, they are also weight bearing e.g the talus at the ankle supports the weight of our body.
Long bones (humerus, femur, fibula,tibia) - allow large gross movement, they are also used as lever arms ad are very strong.
Flat bones (cranium, sternum, ribs, scapula,pelvis) - protect internal organs and their broad surface also allows muscle attachment.
Name the bones in the body
Cranium
Vertebral column
Scapula
Sternum
Humerus
Radius
Ulna
Ribs
Pelvis
Femur
Patella
Fibula
Tibia
Talus
What is Flexion
Example
Closing a joint
Bending the elbow before throwing a netball
What is extension
Example
Opening a joint
Kicking a football
what is adduction
Example
Moving a limb towards the bodies midline
Swinging a cricket bat
What is abduction
Example
Moving a limb away from the bodies midline
Taking a badminton racket back before hitting the shuttle
What is rotation
Example
Clockwise or anti-clockwise movement of a limb
Shoulder movement during a top spin forehand in tennis
What is circumduction
Example
Movement of a limb in a circular motion
Bowling a cricket ball over arm
What is plantar flexion
Example
Extension at the ankle, pointing foot towards the floor
Pointing toes in dance/ gymnastics
What is dorsiflexion
Example
Flexion at the ankle/ flexing your foot
Lifting toes in dance
What is the role of ligaments
Connects bone to bone and restricts how much joint can move. This allows stability and prevents dislocation
What is the role of tendons
Attach muscles to bones to allows bones to move when a muscle contracts
What is the role of cartilage
Acts as a cushion between two bones to prevent damage during movement. It also aids the stability of a joint.
Can also absorbs shock
Name the different parts of a synovial joint and what they do
Ligaments - holds bones together
Cartilage - covers ends bones to allow smooth movement and absorb shock
Synovial membrane - releases synovial fluid
Synovial fluid - lubricates joint allowing it to move easily
Bursae - sacs of fluid which reduces friction between bones and tissues
Name the muscles and movement they allow
Bicep - flexion at elbow
Tricep - extension at elbow
Pectorals - adduction and flexion at the shoulder
Hip flexors - flexion of the leg at the hip
Gluteals - extension, rotation, abduction of the leg at the hip
Deltoid - flexion,extension, abduction, circumduction at shoulder
Latissimus dorsi - extension, adduction, rotation at shoulder
Tibialis anterior - dorsiflexion at ankle
Rotator cuffs - rotation, abduction at shoulder
Abdominals - flexion at waist
Gastrocnemius - plantar flexion at the ankle
Quadriceps - extension at knee
Hamstring - flexion at the knee
What muscle pair works at the knee during flexion and extension
Flexion - Agonist - hamstring
Antagonist - quadriceps
Extension - Agonist - quadriceps
Antagonist - hamstring
What muscles pair works at the elbow during flexion at extension
Flexion - Agonist - bicep
Antagonist - tricep
Extension - Agonist - tricep
Antagonist - bicep
What muscle pair works at the hip during flexion and extension
Flexion - Agonist - hip flexors
Antagonist - gluteals
Extension - Agonist - gluteals
Antagonist - hip flexors
What muscle pair works at the ankle during plantar flexion and dorsi flexion
Plantar flexion - Agonist - gastrocnemius
Antagonist - tibialis anterior
Dorsiflexion - Agonist - tibialis anterior
Antagonist - gastrocnemius
What is isometric contraction
When the muscles contract but stay the same length so there is no movement