TOPIC 1 Flashcards
what are the 5 main functions of the skeleton
support/shape
protection
movement
making blood cells
mineral storage
what is the skeleton
a rigid bone frame
what does the skeleton support
soft tissues like skin and muscle
the skeleton helps with posture give a sport this is essential in
gymnastics
what attaches muscles to bones
tendons
what does bone marrow make
components of blood - red and white blood cells
why do athletes with more red blood cells perform better
more oxygen can be delivered to their muscle
why are red blood cells important during excercise
they transport oxygen to the working muscles
name two minerals that bones store
calcium and phosphorus
what do calcium and phosphorus help with
bone strength so you are less likely to break a bone
what are the tree main types of bone
long short and flat
what kind of movements are long bones used for
gross movements
what kind of movements are short bones used for
fine movements
what do flat bones do
they protect internal organs and their broad surface allows muscle attachment
give another name for the spine
vertebral column