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GCSE PE - Skeletal System Flashcards

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What are the functions of the Skeletal system?

A 
SLAPPS
Structure
Leverage
Attachment
Protection
Production of Red/white blood cells
Storage of minerals
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Define the term ‘joint’

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Where two or more bones meet

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What is a ligament?

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A tough band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective tissue that attaches bone to bone

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What is articular cartilage?

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Smooth tissue which covers the surface of articulating. Ones to absorb shock and allow friction-free movement

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What is the role of ligaments?

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Connect bone to bone
Stabilise joints during movement
prevent dislocation of a joint

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What is the role of synovial fluid?

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Reduces friction and nourishes articular cartilage

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What is the role of articular cartilage?

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Absorbs shock and allows friction-free movement

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What is the joint capsule?

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A fibrous sac with an inner synovial membrane

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What is the function of the joint capsule?

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It encloses and strengthens the joint secreting synovial fluid

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What is a bursa?

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A closed, fluid-filled sac found where tendons run over bones

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What is the function of a bursa?

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It reduces friction between tendons and bones

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12
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Name the 5 types of synovial joint

A 
Hinge joint
Pivot joint
Ball and socket joint
Gliding joint
Condyloid joint
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13
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Where can you find a hinge joint?

A

Elbow, knee and ankle

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Where can you find a pivot joint?

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Between the axis and atlas at the top of the vertebrae

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Where can you find a ball and socket joint?

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The hip and shoulder

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16
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What is flexion?

A

Movement which decreases the joint angle

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What is extension?

A

Movement which increases the joint angle

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18
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What is plantarflexion?

A

Pointing the toes

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What is abduction?

A

Movement of the limbs away from the midline of the body

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What is adduction?

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Movement of the limbs towards the midline of the body

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21
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What is dorsiflexion?

A

Bringing the toes upwards closer to the tibia

22
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What is rotation?

A

Movement where articulating bones turn about their longitudinal axis

23
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Which bones articulate the knee joint?

A

femur and tibia

24
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Which bones articulate the ankle joint?

A

tibia, fibula and talus

25
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Which bones articulate the shoulder joint?

A

scapula and humerus

26
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Which bones articulate the elbow joint?

A

humerus, radius, ulna

27
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Which bones articulate the hip joint?

A

Pelvis and Femur

28
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What is the correct term for the skull?

A

cranium

29
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What is the correct term for the spine?

A

vertebrae

30
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What is the correct term for the collar bone?

A

clavicle

31
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What is the correct term for the breast bone?

A

sternum

32
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What is the correct term for the shoulder blade?

A

scapula

33
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What is the correct term for the knee cap?

A

patella

34
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Which bone can be found in the upper arm?

A

humerus

35
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Which bones can be found in the forearm?

A

radius and ulna

36
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Which bones can be found in the wrist?

A

carpals

37
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Which bones can be found in the hands?

A

metacarpals

38
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Which bones can be found in the ends of the fingers?

A

phalanges

39
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Which bone is found in the thigh?

A

femur

40
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Which bones can be found in the lower leg?

A

tibia and fibula

41
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Which bones are found in the ankle?

A

tarsals

42
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Which bones are found in the feet?

A

metatarsals

43
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Which bones are found in the ends of the toes?

A

phalanges

44
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What are the functions of the skeleton?

A 
shape and support
protection
movement
blood production
mineral storage
45
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Which type of bones is blood produced in?

A

red and white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow of long bones

46
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Which bone protects the brain?

A

cranium

47
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Which bones protect the heart and lungs?

A

Ribs

48
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Which bones protect the spinal cord?

A

vertebrae

49
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What is the role of a tendon?

A

connect muscle to bone

50
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What is the role of a ligament?

A

connect bone to bone and stabilise the joint to prevent it from dislocating

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