skeletal system Flashcards
3 long term effects skeletal system
increased bone density
stronger ligaments
quicker healing
reduce chance of osteoporosis
3 short term effects skeletal system
increased synovial fluid
warmer ligaments
increased flexibility
what is another name of the spine and what are they called?
vertebral column
cervical
thoracic
lumbar
sacrum
coccyx
what are the functions of the skeleton
shape
support
blood cell production
mineral storage
structure
what are the 6 joints
pivot
ball and socket
saddle
hinge
gliding
condyloid
what are examples of short bones
carples
tarsels
what are examples of long bones
femer
phalanges
tibia
fibula
examples of flat bones
sternam
ribs
scapula
examples of irregular bones
vertebrae
example of a sesamoid bone
patella
what are examples of functions at a synovial joint
ligaments
synovial fluid
bursa
menisci
what is the function of a ligament
tissue that holds bone to bone
what is the function of synovial membrane
creates movement secretes synovial fluid
what is the function of synovial fluid
reduces friction
what is the function of menisci
shock absorber
what is the function of bursa
reduces friction surrounds knee joint
what is the function of joint capsule
stabilises joint
what is the function of the pads of fat
acts as a protective cushion
what is the function of cartilage
shock absorber protects ends of bones
what are the joint movements that narrow and widen the angle at a elbow and shoulder joint when performing a football throw
flexion, extension
what are the 2 joint movements when performing a lateral raise
abduction and adduction
what is the joint moment when performing a discus throw
horizontal abduction, adduction
what is the joint movement when performing a bowl in cricket at what degrees
circumduction 360
what is the joint moment when throwing a frisbee
medial and lateral rotation
(rotation of the limb towards the midline)
