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Soc12-The Skeletal System Flashcards

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What is the skeletal system?

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The skeletal system is all the bones and joints in the body as, each bone is a living organ.

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What is protection of vital organs?

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Staying safe in sport-the skull protects the brain.

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What is muscle attachment?

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Muscles that attach to bones are tendons, the muscles you may use in sport need strong points which is why they attach to bones to provide that framework

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What are joints for movement?

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Joints allow a variety of movements, small and large depending on which motion is necessary

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Why is strong calcium and phosphorus important?

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The bones are a store of string calcium and phosphorus, they are both minerals necessary for growth and development maintaining bones you may need for exercise

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Why are red and white blood cells important?

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When the oxygen level drops or the no. o red blood cells goes down, the bone marrow creates more red blood cells. If you have an infection more white blood cells are formed

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What is the name of the 7 bones which cover your heart & lungs?

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Ribcage

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What is the bone which connects the thigh to the leg?

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Femur

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What is the kneecap originally called?

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The patella

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What is the bone at the centre of the chest?

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Sternum

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What are the two bones in our arm called?

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Radius and Ulna

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What do we called the large bones which connect our upper body to the lower body?

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Pelvis

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What is the bone which protects the brain?

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The Cranium

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What are the shoulder blades called?

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Scalpula

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What are the two bones in our leg?

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Tibia & Fibula

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What are the 5 sections of the spine?

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Cervical(top)
Thoracic(main central)
Lumbar(lower central)
Sacrum(near the gluteus)
Coccyx(below the pelvis)
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What are the four types of bones?

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Long
Short
Irregular
Flat

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What are the function of long bones?

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To generate movement and provide strength

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What is the function of short bones?

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Weight-bearing

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What is the function of irregular bones?

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Protection & generate movement

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What are the function of flat bones?

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To protect vital organs & muscle attachment

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