joints Flashcards
what are the 5 head and body bones?
cranium,scapula,ribs,sternum,clavicle
what are the 4 bones of the arm and hand?
humerus, ulna, radius, carpals
what are the 5 bones of the leg and foot?
femur, tibia, fibia, patella, talus
what are the 4 different types of bones?
long, short, irregular and flat bones
what do long bones help do?
create leverage (humerus)
what do short bones help do?
specialise for fine movements (talus)
what do flat bones do?
tough and can with stand impact (cranium)
what do irregular bones do?
provide shape and protection (patella)
what are the 5 functions of the skeleton?
support,shape,protect,movement,mineral storage, blood cell production
what is cartilage?
covers ends of bones providing a smooth surface
what is a tendon?
attaches a muscle to a bone
what are hinge joints?
joints that allow flexion and extension.
what is a synovial joint?
commonly found in limbs, contains synovial membrane to produce synovial fluid
what us synovial fluid?
acts as a lubricate on the bones
an example of a ball and socket joint and movement from it
shoulder- rotation- swimming breastroke
an example of a hinge joint and movememt from it
elbow- foward and back-passing a ball