function of the skeletal system Flashcards

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what are the main functions of the skeletal system

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  • movement: muscles contract and pull on bones causing movement.
  • support: bones keep body upright and hold major organs and muscles in place
  • protection: bones act as a guard for major organs
  • prodction of blood cells: bone marrow of long bones produces red and white blood cells.
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2
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which flat bones provide protection

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  • cranium protects the brain
  • ribs and sternum protect vital organs: heart and lung
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3
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what movements can take place at the shoulder

A

flexion
extension
abduction
adduction
circumduction
rotation

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4
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what movements take place at the elbow

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flexion
extension

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5
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what movements take place at the elbow

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flexion
extension

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6
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what movements take place at the ankle

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dorsi flexion
plantar flexion

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7
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what movements take place at the wrist

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flexion
extension

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