Sport Science Functional Anatomy Test Flashcards
Axial Skeleton
Includes the skull, spinal column, ribs and sternum.
Appendicular
Includes all upper and lower extremities, the shoulder girdle and the pelvic girdle.
4 types of Bones
- Long
- Short
- Flat
- Irregular
5 functions of bones
- Structure
- Movement
- Protection
- Red blood cell Production
- Storage
Long Bones
Long bones have a tubular Shift, and articular surface at each end.
Examples:
- Humerus
- Radius and Ulna
Short Bones
Short bones have a tubular shift, and articular surface.
Examples:
- Phalanges
- Metatarsals and Metacarpals
- Clavicle
Flat Bones
Thin and have broad surfaces.
Examples:
- Scapula
- Ribs
- Sternum
Irregular Bones
Irregular in size and shape and are usually quite compact.
Examples:
- Vertebral Column
- Carpal and Tarsals
- Pattela
1st Function of Bones
Providing rigidity gives the body the shape that supports the weight of the muscles and organs.
2nd Function of Bones
Movement
The skeletal system provides the levers and the anchors for the muscles to pull against.
3rd Function of Bones
Protection
Skull protects the brain, the vertebrae and ribs also have protective functions by encasing delicate structures like the spinal cord, heart and lungs.
Red Blood Cell Production
Red and white blood cells are made in the red marrow of bones. The older you grow, the more yellow marrow the bone consists of and the red marrow will be only at the tips.
Storage
The body uses calcium constantly, and if there isn’t enough calcium in the diet it will consistently take calcium from the bone to compensate.
5 parts of the vertebrae
Cervical Vertebrae
Thoracic Vertebrae
Lumbar Vertebrae
Sacrum
Coccyx
Types of Joints
Fibrous Joints
Cartilaginous Joints
Synovial Joints
Fibrous Joints
Bones are fixed or fused together. No movement is possible. The function of these joints is protection.
Examples: Skull, pelvis, sacrum, sternum
Cartilaginous Joints
Bone ends are separated by a disc or plate at cartilage. Only small amounts of movement are possible.
Examples: Vertebrae, where the ribs join the sternum
Synovial Joints
Bone ends are covered with cartilage. Ligaments hold the bone together. The most common type of joint in the body.
Examples: Knee, elbow, ankle, hip, shoulder, finger, waist
Types of Synovial Joints
Hinge Joint Ball and Socket Gliding Joint Saddle Joint Pivot Joint Ovoid Joint
Ball and Socket Joint
Location:
- Shoulder
- Hip
Movement:
- Rotation allows a lot of movement
Hinge Joint
Location of Joint:
- Elbow
- Knee
- Knuckles
Movement:
Similar to door, can only move on 1 plane.
Gliding Joint
Location:
- Carpals
- Tarsals
Movement:
Slight but large amounts cause significant movement.