component 1- skeletal system Flashcards
how are muscles attached
by tendons and the bones act as anchors that muscles can pull on, muscles you use in sport need strong points to attach to
how do joints work w bones
joints work together with bones and muscles to form levers so that a small force can generate a bigger force
what is vital for developing strong bones
calcium and phosphorus are vital for developing and maintaining strong and healthy bones. best source is milk cheese and yoghurt
what are five functions of skeleton
- protection (ribs , scapula)
- muscle attachment
- movement
- storage of calcium & phosphorus
- platelets , red &white blood cell production
what four things can bones be categorized into
short
flat
irregular
long
function of long bones
bones that are longer than they are wide, like a femur. these place a key part in leverage and movement
example: humerus, radius , ulna, tibia, fibula , metatarsals , phalanges , femur , metacarpals
function of short bones
bones that are box - like in shape, like tarsals. these are designed to be weight bearing .
example: tarsals, carpals
function of flat bones
thin, plate bones that act like a shell, such as the cranium. they provide protection and a large surface to which muscles can attach
example: scapula, cranium, clavicle, ribs, pelvis, sternum
function of irregular bones
unusually shaped bones for a unique purpose, like vertebrae. these also provide protection and a large surface to which muscles can attach
example: vertebral column & patella
what is a joint
a joint is where two or more bones meet and they allow movement
what are four types of joints
pivot (atlas, axis)
hinge (elbow)
ball and socket (hip bone)
condyloid (wrist )
function of pivot joint
allow bones to rotate
function of hinge joint
only allow hack and forwards motion (like a door)
function of ball and socket joint
rounded head of a long bone (the ball) fits into a cup shaped socket
function of condyloid joint
similiar to a ball and socket joint but ball rests against the end of a bone rather than inside a socket
definition and examples of flexion
a bending movement that decreases the angle between body parts e.g downward phase of press up
joints ball &socket, condyloid , hinge
definition joins and examples of extension
angle at a joint is increased straightening a hinge and condyloid joint
moves backwards at ball and socket joint
example playing shot in tennis
definition joints and examples of abduction
when a limb is moved away from mid line
ball & socket joint or condyloid
e.g back hand in tennis
definition joints and examples of adducton
when a limb is brought back to wards the middle
ball and socket or condyloid
example: forehand in tennis
definition joints and examples of rotation
twisting action where part of body twists around it’s long axis
pivot joint or ball and socket
gymnastics
definition example and joints of circumduction
combination of flexion, abduction , adduction &extension
ball and socket condyloid
back stroke & swimming
definition example and example of dorsi-flexion
only seen at ankle when toes are raised towards shin
hinge joint
stopping a football