Soc 12-Skeletal sytem Flashcards
What is the bone just below your neck
Clavicle
What is the bone at the centre of your chest
Sternum
What is the bone on your upper arm
Humerus
What is the bone that protects your liver/lungs
Rib/ribcage
What is the bone situated below the ribs
The pelvis
What arecthe bones on your lower arm
Radius and the ulna
What is the bone on your upper leg
Femur
What is the knee bone
Patella
What 3 bone are in your feet
Tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges
What bone does your spinal cord sit between
Vertebrae
What are the four types of bones and their functions?
Long bones-generate movement and strength
Short bones-weight bearing
Irregular bones-protection and generating movement
Flat bones-protect vital organs and muscle attachment
What is the classification of long bones and how do they help in sport
Long bones are longer than they are wide
these bones are vital to generate movement strength and speed that usually act as levers when they are pulled by different muscles they enable the body to move
Eg running
What is the classification of short bones and how do they help in sport
Short bones are generally the same size In length, width and thickness
The only short bones in the body and the carpels in your wrist and the tarsals in your toe
Short bones are usually associated with weight-bearing, shock absorption and spreading loads they play a key role in activities like jogging, playing tennis or dancing
What is the classification for flat bones and how do they help in sport
Flat bones usually protect organs or offer a good surface for muscles to attach to
Flat bones protect your organs in contact sports and also provide attachment for muscles to help movement
What is the classification of irregular bones and how do they help in sport
Irregular bones have odd shapes and vary in function. Vertebrae are good examples and help protect the spinal column
Irregular bones offer protection during sport. They tend to offer specific functions like the first two vertebrae help the head move
