Musculoskeletal system Flashcards
Which three bones are found in the arm?
Ulna, radius and humerus
Which four bones are found in the leg?
Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Patella
What three bones are found in the ankle and the foot?
Carpels, Metacarpals, phalanges
What three bones are found in the head?
Mandible, cheekbone, cranium
What are the two bones in the shoulder?
Clavicle and scapular
What are the three bones from your shoulder to hips?
Rib cage, sternum, vertebrae
What are the three bones in the hand?
Phalanges, Carpels, Metacarpals
What is a long bone and an example of one?
It is cylindal in shape and found in the limbs, it acts as a lever. An example is the femur, humerus, radius, ulna, fibula and tibia.
What are the six main functions of the skeletal system?
Movement, support, production of red blood cells, mineral storage, protection and structural shape
What is a joint?
A place where two or more bones meet and is also called an articulation
What gives joints their stability?
Ligaments
Where is cartilage found?
At the end of bones and where joints meet
What do connective tissues consist of?
Ligaments, cartilage and tendons
What do tendons do?
Attach muscles to the skeleton
What are synovial joints?
Freely movable joints which allows movement to perform skills and techniques during physical activity
Where is synovial fluid found?
In the joint cavity
What does synovial fluid do?
Lubricates the joint
Where is synovial fluid made?
In the synovial membrane
What does articular cartilage do?
Cushions the joint and prevents friction and wear and tear between the bone ends
What is the Bursae?
Fluid sacs that help to prevent friction in the joint
What is the joint capsule’s job?
To prevent wear and tear of bones
What are ligaments(5)
1) Connect bone to bone to keep the joint together
2) Stabilise the joints during movement and prevent dislocation
3) A type of connective tissue that is tough and slightly elastic
4) Can absorb shock
5) Maintain posture and movement
The movement at a synovial joint is caused by?
The muscles attached across the joint (tendons)
What do tendons allow to happen?
They allow a muscle to pull on a bone to move it.
What are the main features of a synovial joint(5)?
Ligament, synovial membrane, articular cartilage, joint capsule, bursae
What are the two types of synovial joints?
Ball and socket and Hinge
Name three examples of a hinge.
Knee, elbow, ankle