The Skeleton And Movement Flashcards
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Bones is made of:
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Living cells and non living calcium compounds
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Functions of skeleton:
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Support, protection, movement
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Arm bones:
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Humerus, radius, ulna
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Leg bones:
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Femur, tibia, fibula
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Vertebrae:
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bones of the spine
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Joint:
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Where bones meet
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Fused joint:
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Skulls are Immovable
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Moveable joints:
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Contain synovial fluid and are called synovial joints
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Examples of synovial joints:
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Ball and socket (hip/shoulder) and hinge joints ( knee/elbow)
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Reduce friction:
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Using cartilage and synovial fluid
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Cartilage:
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Acts as a shock absorber
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Ligaments:
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Join bone to bone
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Tendons:
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Join muscle to Bone
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Antagonistic muscles:
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Work opposite each other (biceps, triceps in arm)
