Skeletal system for movement Flashcards
1
Q
Label diagram of bones of the body
A
See diagram
2
Q
What is the function of the skeletal system?
A
- Support
- Movement
- Protection
- Energy storage
- Blood cell production (bone marrow)
- Mineral homeostasis (calcium deposit)
3
Q
Label the macrostructure of a bone
A
See diagram
4
Q
Movement, anatomical name, material connecting bones?
What are the types of joint?
A
- Immovable, synarthroses, fibrous
- Semi-movable, amphiarthroses, cartilaginous
- Freely-movable, diarthroses, synovial
5
Q
What are the types of synovial joint? (df)
A
- Ball and socket (3)
- Condyloid (2)
- Plane (2)
- Saddle (2)
- Hinge (1)
- Pivot (1)
6
Q
What are the different classes of levers?
A
FLE
- 1st class: Fulcrum in the centre
- 2nd class: Lever in the centre
- 3rd class: Effort in the centre
7
Q
What is the equation for force?
A
F(N)=m(Kg)a(ms^-2)
8
Q
What is the eqaution for torque?
A
T(Nm)=f(N)d(m)
9
Q
What is the equation for pressure?
A
P(Pa)=F(N)/A(m^2)
