Skeletal System

Question 1

Long bones

Answer 1

Long bones are longer than they are wide.

A long bone has a shaft plus two ends

Question 2

Why are long bones vital in sport

Answer 2

Long bones act as levers

These bones are vital to generate movement strength and speed

Question 3

Short bones

Answer 3

They are roughly the same size in length, width and thickness
The only short bones in the body are carpals in the wrist and tarsals in the toes

Question 4

Short bones in sport

Answer 4

Short bone are normally associated with weight bearing, shock absorption and spreading loads. They play a key role in activities like jogging, like playing tennis or dancing

Question 5

Flat bones

Answer 5

They usually protect organs or offer a good surface for muscles to attach to. For example, the ribs protect the heart and lungs, while the broad shoulder blade has main muscle groups attached to it

Question 6

Why are flat bones vital in sport

Answer 6

Flat bones protect the vital organs, especially in contact sport. The also provide attachment of the muscles to help movement for every type of physical exercise

Question 7

Irregular bones

Answer 7

Odd shape and perform a range of functions. Some have special shape so they can protect something, like the vertebrae, which protects the spinal cord .

Question 8

Irregular bones in sport

Answer 8

Irregular bones offer protection when playing sport. They allow the head to rotate. This is crucial in sport