Paper 1 - Human Anatomy And Physiology Flashcards

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Isotonic

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Muscle action where the muscle changes length

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Isometric

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Muscle action where the muscle stays the same length - used in balances

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Concentric

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Isotonic contraction where the muscle shortens

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Eccentric

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Isotonic contraction where the muscle lengthened - used to control downward movements

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Function of the Skeleton

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SUPPORT

The bones are solid and rigid. They keep us upright and hold the rest of the body (muscles and organs) in place

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Function of the Skeleton

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PROTECTION:

Certain parts of the skeleton enclose and protect the body’s organ’s from external force

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Function of the Skeleton

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MOVEMENT:

The skeleton helps the body move by providing anchor points for the muscles to pull against. The long bones in the arms and legs work as levers to allow certain movements

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Function of the Skeleton

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STRUCTURAL SHAPE AND POINTS FOR ATTACHMENT:

The skeleton gives us our general shapes such as height and build. Tall people have a long leg bones and larger vertebrae. People with a heavy build have larger of clavicle and scapula as well as bigger elvises. The skeleton and also provides Anchorage point for the master to touch

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Function of the Skeleton

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MINERAL STORAGE:

Burns store several minerals, including calcium and phosphorus, which can be released into the blood when needed.

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Function of the Skeleton

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BLOOD CELL PRODUCTION:

The enema root of the long bones and ribs produced a red and white blood cells red blood cells are important in activities because they carry oxygen to working muscles. White blood cells are important to fight off infections in order to keep healthy.

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Joint

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Place where two or more bones meet

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