The skeleton & joints Flashcards
What minerals are stored in bones
Calcium and Phosphorus
What is produced in red bone marrow
Blood cells
What is the name of the main bone shaft
Diaphysis
What soft Tissue attaches to bone
Ligaments (bone to bone)
Tendon (muscle to bone)
What vital organs are protected by the Sternum and ribs
Heart, lungs
What ranges of motion are possible for the cervical spine
rotation
What forms the axial skeleton
Spine, ribs, skull
Which bones are more distal (distance) carpals or phalanges
phalanges
Which bone is more proximal (close) ischium or tibia
ischium
Name the bones that form the Pelvis
llium, ischium, pubis
Name the bones that form the leg or lower limb
Femur, tibia, fibula, patella (knee cap)
What is hyaline cartilage
The cartilage that forms the temporary skeleton of the foetus
What is ossification
The process by which bone is formed in the body
How can diet and exercise affect the health of bones
Caffeine, alcohol and carbonated drinks reduce the absorption of calcium
A healthy diet helps provide calcium e.g oily fish, dairy, vegetables
How many natural curves are there in the developed spine
4
What is natural spine alignment
S-shape
What ranges of motion are possible for the thoracic spine
Flexion, extension, lateral flexion and rotation
What is osteoporosis
Brittle bones