The Skeletal System

Question 1

The skeleton has 5 main functions what are they

Answer 1

Support/Shape,Protection,Movement,Making Blood cells/platelets and mineral storage

Question 2

The skeleton has what type of frame

Answer 2

Has a rigid bone frame

Question 3

What does the skeleton support

Answer 3

The skeleton supports soft tissue like skin and muscle

Question 4

Bones are very tough what do they protect

Answer 4

It protects vital organs like the brain,heart and lungs

Question 5

What does protection allow you to do in terms of performance and give an example

Answer 5

It’s allows you to perform well without the fear of injury. For e.g. skull protects the brain so you can header a ball or taking punches in boxing without injury

Question 6

In movement, what can the muscles do

Answer 6

Muscles can move bones at joints

Question 7

There are different types of movement at various joints what are they important for

Answer 7

They are important in different sports

Question 8

Some bones contain what

Answer 8

Some bones contain bone marrow

Question 9

Why are red blood cells important for exercise

Answer 9

Red blood cells are important for exercise because they transport oxygen that muscles need to move

Question 10

Athletes with more red blood cells perform better why is that

Answer 10

They perform better because more oxygen can be delivered to their muscles

Question 11

What do bones store

Answer 11

Bones store minerals like calcium and phosphorus

Question 12

When bones store minerals what do they help

Answer 12

They help with bone strength- unlikely to break a bone

Question 13

What are mineral storage needed for

Answer 13

They are also needed for muscle contraction so the body can move

Question 14

What do long bones do

Answer 14

Long bones are strong and used by muscles to assist movement

Question 15

Give an example of a long bones

Answer 15

Humerus in the arm

Question 16

What do short bones support

Answer 16

Short bones support the weight of the body

Question 17

Give an example of short bones

Answer 17

Tarsals in the foot

Question 18

What are irregular bones suited for

Answer 18

They are suited for protection and muscle attachment

Question 19

Give an example of a irregular bones

Answer 19

Vertebrae of the spine

Question 20

What do flat bones do

Answer 20

Flat bones protect internal organs. Their broad surface allows muscle attachments

Question 21

Name 5 flat bones

Answer 21

Cranium,sternum,ribs,scapula,pelvis

Question 22

Name two short bones

Answer 22

Carpals and Tarsals

Question 23

Name 4 long bones

Answer 23

Clavicle,humerus,phalanges and metatarsals

Question 24

What is a joint

Answer 24

Joints is any points where 2 or more bones meet

Question 25

What are the 8 joint movements

Answer 25

Flexion
Extension
Adduction
Abduction 
Rotation
Circumdation
Plantar flexion
Dorsi flexion

Question 26

What is flexion and give an example

Answer 26

Flexion is closing a joint example wrist movement during a basketball throw

Question 27

What is extension and give an example

Answer 27

Extension is opening a joint example kicking a football

Question 28

What is adduction and give an example

Answer 28

Adduction is moving towards an imaginary centre line example swinging a golf club

Question 29

What is abduction and give an example

Answer 29

Abduction is moving away from the imaginary centre line example bringing back a tennis racket

Question 30

What is rotation in p.e and give an example

Answer 30

Rotation is the clockwise and anti-clockwise movement example leg movement during a turnout in ballet

Question 31

What is circumdation and give an example

Answer 31

Circumdation is the movement of a limb,hand or foot in a circular motion. Example bowling a cricket ball

Question 32

What is plantar flexion and give an example

Answer 32

Plantar flexion is the extension at the ankle. Example would be pointing toes during gymnastics

Question 33

What is dorsi flexion and give an example

Answer 33

Dorsi flexion is flexion at the ankle. Example would be lifting toes during gymnastics

Question 34

What are the 4 joint type

Answer 34

Ball and socket
Pivot
Hinge
Condyloid