CORE 2 'The body in motion'

Question 1

Skeletal System Functions

Answer 1

F- framework/ support network for the attachment of muscles
P- protection of internal organs
R- red blood cell production within bone marrow
A- attachment of muscles and tendons
M- allows movement to occur when muscles contract
S- a storage house for minerals such as calcium

Question 2

Anatomical Position

Answer 2

The individual stands facing frontwards with palms facing forwards

Question 3

Superior

Answer 3

Towards the head

Question 4

Inferior

Answer 4

Away from the head

Question 5

Anterior

Answer 5

Towards the front of body

Question 6

Posterior

Answer 6

Towards the back of the body

Question 7

Medial

Answer 7

Towards midline of body

Question 8

Lateral

Answer 8

Away from midline of body

Question 9

Proximal

Answer 9

Towards the body

Question 10

Distal

Answer 10

Away from body

Question 11

Types of joints

Answer 11

1. Fibrous/Fixed or immovable - such as joints found in the skull
2. Cartilaginous or slightly moveable - such as the vertebral column
3. Synovial or freely movable - such as those found in limbs

Question 12

Synovial Membrane

Answer 12

The lining around the outside of the joint

function: encloses the synovial fluid

Question 13

Synovial fluid

Answer 13

Fluid in the joint capsule

function: to absorb shock and reduce friction

Question 14

Tendons

Answer 14

Straps that surround a joint

function: to attach muscles to bones

Question 15

Ligaments

Answer 15

Straps that surround a joint

function: to hold bone to bone and prevent dislocation

Question 16

Cartilage

Answer 16

A slightly hard, rubbery substance

function: to prevent the bones rubbing together

Question 17

Flexion

Answer 17

bending or decreasing the angle at a joint

movement example: elbow flexing upward phase of bicep curl

Question 18

Extension

Answer 18

straightening or increasing the angle at a joint

movement example: straightening knee when kicking a ball

Question 19

Adduction

Answer 19

moving a body part towards midline

movement example: bringing legs together in second part of star jump

Question 20

Abduction

Answer 20

moving body part away from midline

movement example: moving legs apart in star jump

Question 21

Circumduction

Answer 21

moving a joint in a circular motion

movement example:arm action in freestyle

Question 22

Rotation

Answer 22

twisting or turning a bone along its axis

movement example: ballet dancer preforming turns

Question 23

Dorsiflexion

Answer 23

moving toes towards the shinbone (only takes place at ankle)

movement example: pulling toes towards tibia when preforming hamstring stretch

Question 24

Plantaflexion

Answer 24

moving toes away from shinbone (only takes place at ankle)

movement example: pointing toes towards ground

Question 25

Supination

Answer 25

palms facing up

Question 26

Pronation

Answer 26

palms facing down

Question 27

Inversion

Answer 27

sole of foot rotating inwards

Question 28

Eversion

Answer 28

sole of foot rotating outwards