Musculoskeletal system Flashcards
what is the main function of a flat bone
protection of vital organs
what bone is located at the shoulder
scapula
what 3 bones are found at the elbow joint
radius
ulna
humeros
what is adduction at a ball and socket joint
the movement of a limb towards the midline of the body
what is abduction at a ball and socket joint
the movement of a limb away from the midpoint of the body
what is the role of a ligament
attach bone to muscle
what is an example of an isometric contraction
a plank
what bones are found at the knee
tibia
femur
fibula
patella
what muscles are found at the shoulder joint
deltoid
rotator cuff’s
which bone is located at the ankle joint
talus
what are the functions of a skelton
provide protection for vital organs
provides a shape/structure and points of attachment
provides support
mineral storage
what muscle causes plantar flexion at the ankle
gastrocnemius
what is a concentric contraction
when a muscle shortens
what is an eccentric contraction
the muscle lengthens during a contraction
what is an isometric contraction
where the length of the muscle does not alter
