Skeletal System (SS) Flashcards
What are the 5 layers of the Spinal Cord?
Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Sacrum
Coccyx
How many bones are there in total in the Spinal Chord?
33
What is a long bone + example?
Bones that acts as levers e.g. femur
What is a short bone + example?
Bones that help with strength and weight bearing e.g. carpals & tarsals
What is a flat bone + example?
Protection of main vital organs e.g. cranium, ribs
What is a irregular bone + example?
Protection + muscle attachment e.g. vertebrae
List the 6 joint types
Pivot joint
Hinge joint
Saddle joint
Ball and socket joint
Condyloid joint
Gliding joint
How many bones are in each layer of the spine?
Cervical - 7
Thoracic - 12
Lumbar - 5
Sacrum - 5
Coccyx - 4
What is ossification
The process of bone forming
What are osteoblasts?
Cells that build and create new bone tissue
What are osteoclasts?
The removal of old or damaged bone tissue
State the 6 functions of the skeleton
Support
Protection
Weight-bearing
Mineral storage
Blood cell production
Leverage
State the 6 parts that consist of the synovial joint
Ligament
Synovial membrane
Synovial fluid
Cartilage
Bursae
Joint capsule
State the 4 additional factors of the Skeletal System
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Age
Postural deviations
