Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Physical education- unit 1 > LO1: skeletal system > Flashcards

LO1: skeletal system Flashcards

1
Q

Where are blood cells produced?

A

Long bones within bone marrow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

At a joint, what covers the ends of the bones and the appearance?

A

Hyaline/articular cartilage
Bluish,white and hard and smooth - reduces friction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Bursa:

A

Fluid filled sacks - reduce friction
Between skins ligaments and bones

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Meniscus:

A

pads of tissue - absorb shock and reduce impact
Between cartilage and within synovial fluid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the name of the core section of the skeleton:

A

Axial

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What makes up the axial skeleton:

A

Sternum
Cranium
Ribs
Vertebral column

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Sections of the vertebral column:

A

Come to Loughborough swimming club
C- ervical
T- horacic
L- umbar
S- aurum
C- occyx

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Condyloid:

A

At the wrist
Flexion, extension and circumduction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What’s a sesamoid bone?

A

Function of movement
It’s within a tendon
Eg. Patella

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Functions of the skeleton:

A

Shape
Support
Protection
Movement
Blood cell production
Mineral storage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What makes up the pelvic bone?

A

Illium
Iushim
Pubis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Long bone functions:

A

Movement- length acts as ideal lever, for attachment
Blood cell production- within bone marrow

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Short bone functions:

A

Support- stability as they are as long as they are wide

Also acts as jigsaws between bones that facilitate movement bridging the gaps

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Flat bone functions:

A

Protection- large flat area to protect vital organs
Movement- muscle attachment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Irregular bones function:

A

Protection- spinal cord the vertebral column
Movement- muscle attachment
Support- of the scaffold

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Sesamoid bone functions:

A

Movement- smooth surface for tendons to slide over increasing the force it transmits

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What’s the joint capsule?

A

Protective layer around the joint

18
Q

What type of joint is the cervical?

A

made of 7
C1 (atlas) and C2 (axis) are pivot
C3-7 are gliding

19
Q

What sections of the vertebral column are cartilaginous?

A

(12) thoracic
(5) lumbar

20
Q

What sections of the vertebral column are fixed?

A

(5) sacrum
(4) coccyx

21
Q

What are ligaments?

A

Connects bone to bone
Stabilise the joint

22
Q

What are the synovial joints:

A

Hinge
Ball and socket
Pivot
Saddle
Gliding
Condyloid
radioulnar

23
Q

Short term effects of exercise, skeletal?

A

P-
increased production of synovial fluid and range of movement

N-
Increase risk of joint injury from high impact

24
Q

Long term effects of exercise, LO1?

A

P-
increased bone density, ligament strength
Reduced chance of osteoporosis

N-
Stress fracture from repeativeness
Lower back pain from weight activity

25
Q

Order of bones in the hand?

A

Carpals
Metacarpals
Phalanges

26
Q

Order of bones in the foot?

A

Tarsals
Metatarsals
Phalanges

27
Q

What are slightly movable joints called?

A

Cartilaginous

28
Q

Where is pivot joint found?

A

Neck- atlas and axis

29
Q

What’s horizontal adduction also called?

A

Horizontal flexion

30
Q

What’s horizontal abduction also called?

A

Horizontal extension

31
Q

What part of skeleton is the scapula?

A

Appendicular
Shoulder blade at the back

32
Q

What part of the skeleton is the sternum?

A

Axial
What connects the ribs

33
Q

Role of tendons?

A

Connects muscle to bone

34
Q

What are the two short bones?

A

Carpals
Tarsals

35
Q

What bones form the ankle joint?

A

Talus
Tibia
Fibula

36
Q

Where are blood cells produced?

A

Bone marrow, within long bones

37
Q

What is the difference between fixed and fused?

A

Fused is when the bone is fully grown
- eg your cranium that grows to accommodate your brain

38
Q

What are the functions of the vertebral column?

A

Protection: of the spinal cord
Movement
Shape and support: hold scaffold
Mineral storage

39
Q

What is the scaffold?

A

The upper body

40
Q

What are vertebrae?

A

The bones within the vertebral column

41
Q

What is the singular of vertebrae?

A

Vertebra

Physical education- unit 1 (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions