Skeletal System Flashcards
Name the 2 joints at the Shoulder
Humerus, Scapula
Name the 3 joints at the Ankle
Talus, Fibula, Tibia
Name the 2 joints at the Wrist
Radius, Carpals
Name the 2 joints at the Hip
Femur, Pelvis
Name the 2 joints at the Knee
Femur, Tibia
Name the 2 joints at the Elbow
Humerus, Radius, Ulna
What joint type is the Shoulder
Ball and Socket
What joint type is the Ankle
Hinge
What joint type is the Wrist
Condyloid
What joint type is the Hip
Ball and Socket
What joint type is the Knee
Hinge
What joint type is the Elbow
Hinge
Name the 6 functions of the skeleton
Support
Protection
Movement
Structural shape
Mineral storage
Blood cell production
What are the 4 types of bones?
Long
Short
Irregular
Flat
What does a Short Bone provide?
Smaller and fine movements
What does a Long Bone provide?
Large and big movements
What does Flag Bones supply?
Protection for vital organs
What do Irregular Bones provide?
Protects nerve tissue
What does Synovial fluid do in a Synovial Joint
Lubricates the joint to stop friction
What does Synovial membrane do in a Synovial Joint
Holds/secretes synovial fluid
What does Ligaments do in a Synovial Joint
Connects bone to bone
What does Tendons do in a Synovial Joint
Connects Muscle to Bone
What does Cartilage do in a Synovial Joint
Cushions Impact
Sagittal Plane, Transverse axis - Sporting Example
Front Summersault in trampolining
Frontal Plane, Frontal Axis - Sporting Example
Handstand in gymnastics
Transverse Plane, Longitudinal Axis - Sporting Example
Pirouette Spin in Dancing
