Topic Two - Body In Motion Flashcards
How many bones does the adult human skeleton have?
206 bones
What are the 6 functions of the skeletal system? (6)
Provides a structure of the body
Allows for movement - through providing a base for the attachment of muscles
Protects vital organs - they also support the vital organs as without the support, they would collapse under their own weight
Produces blood cells (red and white)
Mineral storage (particularly calcium)
Endocrine regulation
What is the anatomic reference system called?
Directional terms
What is required for the anatomic reference system?
The starting point for the anatomic reference system assumes that the body is in the anatomic position
What is the anatomic position?
A reference position where the subject is standing erect, facing front on and with palms facing forward
What is the axial skeleton?
Consists of the bones of the skull, the thoracic/rib cage and the vertebrae column
What are the 5 types of bones?
Long Bones
Short Bones
Flat Bones
Irregular Bones
Sesamoid Bones
What are long bones and 3 examples of it?
Long bones are longer than they are wide, they function as levers
I.e. Humerus, femur, radius
What are short bones and 2 examples of it?
Short bones have a short axis and are formed in small spaces such as the wrist. They serve to transfer forces
I.e. Carpals and Tarsals
What are flat bones and 3 examples of it?
Flat bones have a broad surface and serve as places of attachment for muscles and to protect vital organs
I.e. Scapula, cranial bones, sternum
What are irregular bones and 3 examples of it?
Irregular bones do not fall into any category due to their non-uniform shape.
Vertebrae, Coccyx, sacrum
What are sesamoid bones and 2 examples of it?
Sesamoid bones are usually short and irregular bones embedded in a tendon where it passes over a joint which serves to protect the tendon
Patella, Fabella
What are the 3 different types of joints?
Fibrous or immovable
Cartilaginous or slightly moveable
Synovial or freely moveable
What is a joint?
Joints occur when one or more bones meet. They can be fixed or can be moveable
What are fibrous joints? Example
Fibrous joints occur when bone ends are joined by strong, short bands or fibrous tissue. These joints do not allow for any movement to occur. I.e. the skull
What are cartilaginous joints? Example
Cartilaginous joints occur when the bones are separated by a disc or plate made up of tough fibrous cartilage. These joints are slightly moveable. I.e. joints of vertebrae or spine are separated by these
What are synovial joints? Example
Synovial joints allow for a range of movement through the synovial fluids found in cavities of synovial joints. These joints are freely moveable. I.e. Knees, elbows, shoulder
What are the 6 types of synovial joints? Examples of each
Plane (Inter-Tarsal joints)
Hinge (Elbow)
Pivot (C1 to C2 vertebral joints)
Ellipsoid/Condyloid (radius to carpal joints - wrist)
Saddle (Base of thumb)
Ball and Socket (Hip)
What are plane/gliding joints (as part of synovial joints)? Example
Plane joints are a type of structure in the body formed between two bones in which the free surfaces of the bones are flat or nearly flat, enabling the bones to slide over each other. This results in limited gliding movements.
I.e. Inter-Tarsal joints
What are Hinge joints (as part of synovial joints)? Example
The hinge joint is made up of two or more bones with articular (free) (I think) surfaces that are covered by cartilage and lubricated by synovial fluid. This allows for movement along one axis for flexion or extension
I.e. the knee, elbow, fingers
What are Ellipsoid/Condyloid joints (as part of synovial joints)? Example
These allow for rotational movements and some bending. Condyloid is the same as Ellipsoid but it doesn’t allow for rotation, but can still move forward to back and side to side (same as ellipsoid but ellipsoid allows rotation). Flexion and extension; abduction and adduction
I.e. the wrist joints
What are saddle joints (as part of synovial joints)? Example
These allow for same movements as the condyloid but no axial rotation (double check). The bones fit like a saddle and a rider. Movements through two planes but no axial. Circumduction; flexion and extension’ adduction and abduction
I.e. the thumb
What are ball and socket joints (as part of synovial joints)? Example
Allows for movement through three planes (Flexion, extension; abduction, adduction ; circumduction). Formed with the end of a bone (shaped like a ball) fitting into a cup like cavity of another bone.
I.e. the hip, shoulder
What different vertebrae make up the Vertebral Column and how many?
From top to bottom:
Cervical (7)
Thoracic (12)
Lumbar (5)
Sacrum (5, fused)
Coccyx (4, fused)
What is a vertebrae?
Vertebrae are the 33 individual bones that interlock with each other to form the spinal column. The vertebrae are numbered and divided into regions: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, and coccyx
What does ‘Superior’ mean (Directional terms)? Example
Towards the head
I.e. chest is superior to the hip
What does ‘Inferior’ mean (Directional terms)? Example
Towards the feet
I.e. Foot is inferior to the leg
What does ‘Anterior’ mean (Directional terms)? Example
Towards the front
I.e. Breast is on thee anterior chest wall
What does ‘Posterior’ mean (Directional terms)? Example
Towards the back
I.e. Backbone is posterior to the heart
What does ‘Medial’ mean (Directional terms)? Example
Towards the midline of the body (drawn vertically)
I.e. The big toe is on the medial side of the foot
What does ‘Lateral’ mean (Directional terms)? Example
Towards the side of the body
I.e. Little toe is on the lateral side of the foot
What does ‘Proximal’ mean (Directional terms)? Example
Towards the body’s mass
I.e. The shoulder is proximal to the elbow
What does ‘Distal’ mean (Directional terms)? Example
Away from the body’s mass
I.e. The elbow is distal to the shoulder
Name the different bones of the skeletal system
Practice irl
Are the structures of synovial joints generally the same?
Yes. Roughly the same although slightly different in number of ligaments, tendons and other attributes
What are the common parts of each synovial joint (and the characteristics of those parts). (5)
Articular cartilage - Helps allow for smooth pain-free movement
Synovial membrane and joint cavity - Holds in the synovial fluid which provides lubricant for the joint to move smoothly and pain free
Joint Ligaments - Holds the 2 bones involved in the joint together and help to restrict movement of that joint to how the synovial joint moves
Muscle tendons - Next layer around joints and may have a bursa (pad for cushioning) between them and the joint to prevent wear and tear
Meniscus - Only with some joints. Provides an extra layer of cartilage that tries to provide cushioning within the joint.
Refer to ‘Diagram cheat sheet’ irl
What types of movements are possible for pivot joints? Examples
Rotational movements for flexion or extension
I.e. Radius, ulna, neck, C1 or C2 vertebral joints
What is extension? Examples of joints which can do extension and example of a situation?
Extension is the straightening or increasing the angle at a joint.
I.e. Elbows, knees, hips
Situation: Throwing shotput
What is Flexion? Examples of joints which can do extension and example of a situation?
In the limbs, flexion decreases the angle between the bones (bending of the joint).
I.e. knees, elbows
Situation: Doing bicep curls the elbow undergoes flexion
What is Adduction? Examples of joints which can do extension and example of a situation?
Adduction is moving a body part towards the centre or midline.
I.e. Shoulder, hip, wrist
Situation: Bringing knees together
What is Abduction? Examples of joints which can do extension and example of a situation?
Abduction is moving a body part away from the midline
I.e. Shoulder, hip, wrist
Situation: Swimming Breaststroke
What is Circumduction? Examples of joints which can do extension and example of a situation?
Circumduction is moving a joint in a circular motion. It can take place at joints that flex, extend, adduct and abduct
I.e. Shoulders, hips, wrist
Situation: Bowling in cricket
What is Dorsiflexion? Examples of joints which can do extension and example of a situation?
Dorsiflexion only takes place at one joint, and it involves moving the toe towards the shinbone
I.e. Ankle
Situation: During sprinting, dorsiflexion is good to land
What is plantarflexion? Examples of joints which can do extension and example of a situation?
Plantarflexion can only take place at one joint; it involves moving the toes away from the shinbone
I.e. Ankle
Situation: When jumping up, the ankle moves away from the shin to propel your body up
What are the three planes of the body?
Sagittal plane, Horizontal/Transverse Plane, Frontal/Coronal Plane
What is the Sagittal plane?
a vertical line which divides the body into a left section and a right section.
What is a Horizontal/Transverse Plane?
a horizontal line which divides the body into an upper (superior) section and a lower (inferior) section.
What is a Frontal/Coronal Plane?
a vertical line which divides the body into a front (anterior) section and back (posterior) section.
What are the three types of muscles?
Skeletal
Smooth
Cardiac
Are Smooth and Cardiac muscles involuntary or voluntary?
Involuntary. Examples of this include the heart, intestine and liver muscles in which we don’t control them, but they just involuntarily work to keep us alive.
What are skeletal muscles?
They’re the muscles that connect to your bones and allow you to perform a wide range of movements and functions. Skeletal muscles are voluntary, meaning you control how and when they work. These muscles are responsible for human movement.
What are smooth muscles?
Smooth muscle can be described as an involuntary, non-striated muscle. Smooth muscle consists of thick and thin filaments that are not arranged into sarcomeres giving it a non-striated pattern. Appears homogenous