Muscoskeletal system Flashcards
What 3 bones make up the shoulder?
Scapula, clavicle, and humerus
Bones in the head?
Cranium and mandible
Bones in the feet?
Talus, tarsals, metarsals, phalanges
Bones in the lower leg?
Tibia (front), fibula (back)
Bones that make up the knee
Tibia, patella, femur
Bones in the hand?
Carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges
Bones in the hip and pelvis
Pelvis, sacrum, tailbone (cocox)
Bones in the upper body
Sternum, ribs, vertebrae
What are long bones
Long, straight bones that allow gross movements eg. Femur
What are short bones
Small bones that allow fine, controlled movements eg. Carpals
What are flat bones
Large, flat bones that usually protect vital organs eg. Ribs
What are irregular bones
Specifically shaped to protect parts of the body eg. Vertebrae
What are the 6 functions of the skeletal system
Movement
Mineral storage
Protection
Support
Production of red blood cells
Shape
Explain movement of the skeleton
Provides a place for muscles to attach to.
When muscles contract they pull on tendons, which are attached to bones.
Explain mineral storage of the skeleton
Bones stores several minerals including calcium and phosphorus, which are released into the blood when needed to maintain health.
Explain protection of the skeleton
Flat bones protect vital organs from impacts and injuries when playing sport.
Explain support of the skeleton
The bones are solid and rigid.
They keep us upright and hold the muscles and organs in place.
Explain production of red blood cells in the skeleton
The inner marrow of long bones produces red and white blood cells.
Red blood cells carry oxygen to the working muscles.
White blood cells help fight infections and help maintain good health.
Explain shape in the skeleton
The skeleton gives us our shape, height, and build.
What is a synovial joint
Where two or more bones meet
What are connective tissues
Consist of ligaments, cartilage and tendons
Role of tendons
Attaches muscle to bone
Role of ligament
Attaches bone to bone, to help stabilise joint
How is a joint held together
By ligaments which give the joints their stability
Where is cartilage found
At the ends of bones and where joints meet
What is dorsiflexion
Angle of the joint decreasing at the ankle
What is plantarflexion
Angle of the joint increasing at the ankle
What is abduction
Movement away from the mid-line of the body
What is adduction
Movement towards the mid-line of the body
What is circumduction
Circular movement around the joint
What is flexion
Angle of the joint is decreasing
What is extension
Angle of the joint is increasing
What is rotation
Turning around an axis/fixed point
What are hinge joints
Allow body parts to move forwards and backwards, but not side to side.
What are ball and socket joints
The rounded end of one bone fits inside a cup-shaped ending on another bone.
What do deltoids do
Abduction of the shoulder
What do rotator cuffs do
Provides stability for the shoulder
What do pectorals do
Aids the process of inspiration
What do biceps do
Responsible for flexion at the elbow
What do triceps do
Cause extension at the elbow
What do abdominals do
Aid the process of expiration
What do hip flexors do
Cause flexion at the hip
What do gluteals do
Cause extension at the hip
Synovial Membrane
Produces synovial fluid
Synovial fluid
Provides lubrication at a joint
Bursae
Sacks of fluid at a joint that reduce friction
Joint capsule
Encloses/supports the joint
Concentric Contraction
When the muscle contracts and shortens e.g. when bending the elbow, the biceps is the agonist
Concentric Contraction
When the muscle contracts and shortens e.g. when bending the elbow, the biceps is the agonist
Isometric Contraction
When the muscle contracts but stays the same length e.g. tug of war, planking
Eccentric contraction
When the muscle lengthens (relaxes) e.g. when bending the elbow, the antagonist is the tricep which lengthens
Eccentric contraction
When the muscle lengthens (relaxes) e.g. when bending the elbow, the antagonist is the tricep which lengthens
Agonist (prime mover)
The prime mover or agonist is the muscle which initially contracts to start the movement e.g. biceps during a dumbbell curl.
Antagonist
The muscle that relaxes to allow the movement to take place e.g. triceps during a dumbbell curl.
What does SPORT stand for.
Specificity, Progressive Overload, Reversibility, Tedium
What does FITT stand for?
Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type