SOC 12- SKELETAL SYSTEM Flashcards
What is the role of the skeleton in protecting vital organs?
The skeleton protects vital organs, such as the skull protecting the brain and the ribs protecting the heart.
How do bones contribute to muscle function in sports?
Bones provide strong attachment points for muscles through tendons.
What is the function of joints in the body?
Joints allow the body to make a variety of movements, from small movements to larger ones.
Fill in the blank: Bones act as a store for _______ and phosphorus.
calcium
What are the best dietary sources of calcium and phosphorus?
Milk, cheese, and yoghurt.
What role does phosphorus play in muscle recovery?
Phosphorus helps to reduce muscle pain after exercise.
How does bone marrow respond to a drop in oxygen content?
Bone marrow makes more red blood cells.
What does bone marrow produce in response to an infection?
More white blood cells.
What are long bones?
Long bones are longer than they are wide and include bones like finger bones (phalanges). They have a shaft and two ends.
What is the function of long bones in sports?
Long bones generate movement, strength, and speed. They act as levers when pulled by muscles.
What are flat bones?
Flat bones usually protect organs or provide a surface for muscle attachment, examples include ribs, scapula, and clavicle.
What is the role of flat bones in sports?
Flat bones protect organs during contact sports and provide attachment for muscles to aid movement.
What are short bones?
Short bones are generally the same size in length, width, and thickness, specifically the carpals in the wrist and tarsals in the foot.
What role do short bones play in sports?
Short bones are associated with weight bearing, shock absorption, and spreading loads, playing a key role in activities like jogging and dancing.
What are irregular bones?
Irregular bones have odd shapes and vary in function, such as the vertebrae that protect the spinal column.
What is the function of irregular bones in sports?
Irregular bones offer protection and have specific functions, for example, the first and second vertebrae allow the head to turn and nod.
Fill in the blank: Long bones have a ______ and two ends.
shaft
True or False: Flat bones are primarily used for generating movement.
False
What are the only short bones in the body?
carpals and tarsals
