Skeletal System Flashcards
What are the two skeletons?
Axil
Appendicular
What are the two types of postural deviations?
Kyphosis (hunched back)
Scoliosis (sideways curvature)
How many slight curves should there be while the spine is in a neutral alignment?
3
How does bone growth occur?
Through a process called ossification
What is the epiphyseal plate?
The growth plate where bone tissue is naturally added
How do bone cells comprise?
Osteoblasts form bone by secreting collagen
Osteoclasts remove bone, dissolve bone mineral which is then removed
What are the functions of the skeleton?
Framework Movement Leverage Weight bearing Protection Blood cell production Minerals
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What are the types of bone?
Long Sesamoid Short Flat Irregular
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What are the characteristic and examples of long bones?
Longer than they are wide
Femur, ulnar and phalanges
What are short bones?
they are as short as there are wide
Carpals, tarsals
What are the characteristics and examples of flat bones?
Broad, flat and normally thin bones
Pelvis, sternum and ribs
What are the characteristics and examples of sesamoid bones?
Held within tendons covered in cartilage
Patella
What are the characteristics and examples of irregular bones?
Irregular shape
Vertebrae
What is the function of long bones?
Source of red blood cells production, essential for oxygen delivery
Enable large movements, allowing increased speed or range in which an object can be moved
Act as levers to generate more force on an object
What is the function of short bones?
Increase stability and reduce unwanted movement
Are weight bearing, helping the body to remain upright or hold balance
What is the function of sesamoid bones?
Ease joint movement, meaning more fluid
Resist friction so movement is not slowed down
What is the function of flat bones?
Protect vital organs to reduce injury
Enable muscle attachment to create movement
Produce blood cells in adults
What are the three types of joints?
Fibrous
Cartilaginous
Synovial
What is a fibrous joint?
These are joints that are fixed and allow no movement such as the sacrum and coccyx
Way to remember- Fibrous Fixed (FF)
What is a cartilaginous joint?
These joints are slightly moveable joints, such as between the lumbar vertebrae
Way to remember- Cartilaginou(S)lightly Movable
What is a synovial joint?
These are freely movable joints
they are important in sport because they provide the greatest range of movement
The shape of the bones at the joint determines the range of movement
For example, due to the shape of the bones forming the knee, we can only bend and straighten the leg at the knee
Way to remember- sYnovial FreelY (YY)
What are the different types of synovial joints?
Condyloid Pivot Hinge Gliding Saddle Ball and socket
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