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Module: The Skeletal System Flashcards

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what is the skeleton?

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the framework for the body that consists of many individual bones and cartilages.

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what are the three main types of skeletons?

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exoskeleton
endoskeleton
hydrostatic skeleton

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what is the exoskeleton?

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suggests that the skeleton is found outside of the body

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what is the endoskeleton?

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suggests that the skeleton is found inside the body

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what are hydrostatic skeletons?

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they are skeletons that are formed by a fluid filled compartment within the body.

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what are the 5 functions of endoskeletons?

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support
protection
movement
production of body cells
attachment of muscles

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what is cartilage?

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a tough flexible tissue found throughout the body, that is composed of collagen and elastin within a gelatinous substance.

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where is cartilage commonly found?

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covering the surface of joints and in the nose, ears and lungs/trachea

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what is a bone?

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a type of connective tissue with cells embedded in a web of minerals and collagen fibres.

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state the 2 ways bones can be made

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  • spongy bones consists of struts of bone seperated by soft bone marrow
  • compact bone which is more solid, consisting of tightly packaged cylinders
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name the three main parts of the bone

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head
shaft
epiphysis

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name 4 structures of the bone

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spongy bone
cartilage
bone marrow
compact bone

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state the three functions of the bone

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protects
supports
attach muscles for movement

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state the 3 sections of the axial skeleton

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skull
vertebrae column
thoracic cage (rib cage)

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what is the function of the cranium

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used to protect the delicate tissues of the brain.

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function of the vertebrael column

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gives support to the body and provides attachment for the back muscles and protects the delicate tissues of the spinal cord.

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state the number of vertebraes and the different sections of the vertebrael column

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there are 33 vertebraes.
- 7 cervical (neck)
- 12 thoracic vertebrae
- 5 lumber vertebrae
- 5 sacral vertebrae
- 4 caudal vertebrae

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function of the thoracic cage

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protects the lungs, enabling breathing motion, and the heart

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the three types of cartilage and where they’re found

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hyaline - covers the long bone
elastic - found on the outer ear
fibrous - forms a disk shape between the vertebrae

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what is the function of cartilage?

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it absorbs shock and reduces friction

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list the parts of the cervical vertebrae

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body
transverse foramen
vertebral foramen
spinous process
lamina

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what is the name of C1 and C2 Cervical vertebrae?

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C1 - Atlas
C2 - Axis

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what is the function of the cervical vertebrae?

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it provides support for the weight of your head, surrounds and protects your spinal cord, and allows for a wide range of head motions

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list the parts of the thoracic vertebrae

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body
vertebral foramen
transverse process (on both sides)
lamina
spinous process

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what is the function of the thoracic vertebrates?
they help to stabilize the rib cage
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list the parts of the lumbar vertebrae
body vertebral foramen lamina transverse process (on both sides) articular process (on both sides) spinous proces
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what is the function of the vertebrae?
they provide stability for your back and spinal column, they allow for a point of attachment for many muscles and ligaments. it supports most of your body's weight and is the center of the body's balance.
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what 3 things does the thoracic cage consist of?
ribs costal cartilage sternum
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what are the 4 main parts of the apendicular skeleton?
upper limbs lower limbs pectoral girdle pelvic girdle
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what is the pectoral girdle?
also known as the shoulder girdle and provides attachment of the upper limbs to the axial skeleton
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what are the clavicles?
s-shaped bones that position the arms on the body
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what is the scapula and its function?
the scapula is a flat, triangular bone that is located at the back of the pectoral girdle. they support the muscles crossing the shoulder joint.
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what are the 3 regions of the upper limbs?
the arm (shoulder to elbow) the forearm (ulna and radius) the wrist and hand
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state and explain the 3 sections of bones in the hand
8 carpals form the wrist 5 metacarpals are found in the palm 14 phalangial bones altogether make up the fingers (3 in each finger except the thumb which has 2)
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what are the 3 main sections of the pelvic girdle?
hip bones sacrum coccyx
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what is the function of the pelvic girdle?
attaches to the lower limbs of the axial skeleton, bears the weight of the body, and is for locomotion.
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list the 3 sections of the lower limbs
the thigh the leg the foot
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list all the bones of the lower limbs
femur tibia fibula (7) tarsals (5) metatarsals (14) phalanges
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name the 5 things in the body that allow it to move
muscles tendons joints ligaments bones
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what are ligaments?
they are rigid tissues that stabalize/hold the bones together to prevent them from moving too far out of place
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what are joints?
each point where bones meet
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state the two types of joints
movable immovable
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what are immovable joints and where in the body are they commonly found?
immovable joints are those that are restricted by movement. there are the flat bones that form the skull and they are also found in the pelvic bone
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what is the term that refers to where the flat bones that form the skull come together known as?
suture
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what are partially movable joints?
they are joints that have limited movement, but movement is enabled by soft fibrous tissues present in the cartilage disc.
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what is the other name for movable joints?
synovial joints
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why are moveable joints considered as synovial?
because where the joints meet there is a fluid membrane formed containing synovial fluid.
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what is the function of the synovial fluid?
it lubricates the joints to prevent the bones rubbing against each other.
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state the 7 parts of the body where moveable joints are present
elbow shoulder ankle knees fingers neck wrist
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name the 4 synovial joints
hinge gliding ball and socket pivot
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what the function of a hinge joint?
it enables upwards and downwards movement along one plane.
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state the 2 parts of the body that have a hinge joint
elbow knee
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what is the ball and socket joint, and state its function?
it is a 360 plane that allows bones that form this joint, and have a rounded head, to sit in a sunken cavity to enable rotation.
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state the 2 parts of the body that have a ball and socket joint
hip shoulders
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what is the cavity of the scapula called?
acetabulum
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what are the pivot joints and their functions?
these are joints that are found in the neck and enable the rotation from one part of the body to rotate on another.
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explain how the joints pivot in the neck
the atlas and axis (cervical) vertebraes in the neck enable the nodding and shaking motion of the head. the muscles of the neck provide the effort to move the load off the head.
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what are gliding joints and where they found?
these joints enable movement in the hand and feet. they are found in your wrists, palm of hand, ankles and the soles of your feet.
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explain how gliding joints work
the carpals & metacarpals, and the tarsals & metatarsals glide across/slide over each other to allow movement
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what are tendons?
they are thick rigid connective tissues that connect the bones and muscles
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what are the 2 categories of muscles?
voluntary and involuntary
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state the three types of muscles
voluntary - skeletal involuntary - smoth and cardiac
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what are voluntary muscles and give an example of where they're found
muscles that are consciously controlled by you. they don't automatically function like involuntary muscles. for example the muscles found at the back of your eyes that allow you to roll/move them.
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what are involuntary muscles and where are they found?
these are muscles that don't move based on YOUR consciousness. the cardiac muscles are found in your heart and allows it to beat automatically. smooth muscles can be found in your gut and stomach to allow the automatic movement of the food to move along your digestive system. it also found in your eyes to allow the movement of your irises.
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what is the origin?
where the tendon attaches to an immovable bone
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what is the incertion?
where the tendon attaches to a moveable bone
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state the two types of muscles in the upper limbs and their position
biceps - to the front triceps - to the back
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explain what happens when biceps contract and what happens triceps contract.
- when the biceps contract, it pulls the radius and ulna upwards towards the scapula. when the triceps contract, it pulls the radius and ulna downwards-to straighten the arm.
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what kind of movement do the biceps and triceps have?
they have an antagonistic movement - work against each other - because when one contracts, the other relaxes.
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what are flexers and extensors?
- flexers are muscles that bend the joints - bringing them together. [biceps] - extensors are muscles that straghten joints. [triceps]
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what is locomotion?
the total change in position of a living organism
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list the 9 reasons why locomotion is important
- to keep the blood circulating in the body - to get from one place to the next - so the bones don't seize - exercise - reproduction - for work - to find food - to escape (from danger) - to prevent your muscles from decreasing
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list 5 reasons why exercise is important for the skeletal system
- your joints are improved (it increases the amount of synovial fluid at each joint) - improves posture - improves stamina - keeps the muscles active for any movement to take place - improves the strength of your ligaments
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list the 4 factors that affect the skeletal system
- poor posture - uncomfortable footwear - obesity - unbalanced diet
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how does poor posture affect the skeletal system? [2 ways]
- strains muscles because they are working overtime to keep the body straight, which results in back pain and fatigue - decreases your height
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how does uncomfortable footwear affect the skeletal system? [2 ways]
- wearing high heels causes the pressure and weight to shift from the balls of the feet, which results in painful ankles and arches which can change the curviture of the spine - wearing closely fitted/pointed narrow shoes leads to the formation of corn, bunions, hammer toe or ingrown toenails
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how does obesity affect the skeletal system?
being overweight strains the skeleton, causing the cartilage to wear down - increasing the friction between the bones which leads to arthritis.

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