Booklet 1 Flashcards
Blood cell production
Red and white blood cells are produced in bone marrow
Support
holds organs in place
posture
the position that support takes
protection
helps protect vital organs
movement
bones provide attachment for muscles to create movements at joints
storage of minerals
calcium and phosphorus
Synovial joint
Protects and lubricates the joint
Synovial membrane
Produces synovial fluid. Seals the joint capsule
synovial capsule
Prevents leakage of the fluid
Tendons
Joins muscle to bone
Ligaments
Bone to bone
Cartilage
A tissue which allows smooth movement
Ball and socket examples
shoulder
hip
Hinge joint examples
knee
elbow
Abduction
Away from body
Adduction
Into the body
Mechanical advantage
Load / Effort
measured in N
First class lever
Load Fulcrum Effort
Second class lever
Effort Load Fulcrum
Third class lever
Load Effort Fulcrum
Frontal axis
Divides the front and back of the body
On the Transverse axis
Transverse plane
Divides the upper and lower parts of the body
On the Sagittal axis
Sagittal plane
Divides the right and left side of the body
On the longitudinal axis
Aerobic exercise
Glucose + oxygen > Energy + water + carbon dioxide
Anaerobic Exercise
Glucose > Energy + lactic acid
Concentric contraction
When a muscle shortens
E.G upward phase of a bicep curl
Isometric contraction
When the length of a muscle does not alter
E.G. doing a plank