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Unit 1 (Body Systems): Skeletal System Flashcards

1
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What are the two types of skeletons?

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Axial and appendicular

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What is the function of the axial skeleton?

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Centre core to protect organs within it

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What are the 8 bones that make up the axial skeleton?

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Cranium, sternum, ribs, vertebral column (Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx)

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What is the function of the vertebral column?

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26 bones, 5 regions which provide protection for the spinal cord and enables movement

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How many bones are there in each section of the vertebral column?

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C - 7
T - 12
L - 5
S - 5
C - 4

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What type of joint is the cervical part of the vertebral column?

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Atlas and axis (pivot joint).
Slightly moveable, cartilaginous joint.

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What type of joints are in the thoracic and lumbar?

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Slightly moveable, cartilaginous.

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What type of joints are in the sacrum and coccyx?

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Fixed and fused.

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9
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Function of the cervical section of the VC.

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Movement.

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Function of the thoracic section of the VC.

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Protection.

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Function of the lumbar section of the VC.

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Movement and weight bearing.

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Function of the sacrum section of the VC.

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Attachment of the upper and lower body. Attaches to pelvis.
Weightbearing.

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Function of the coccyx section of the VC.

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Protection.
Attachment of the upper and lower body.

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14
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What type of bone is the VC?

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Irregular

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15
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Movement at the cervical section of the VC.

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Nodding, little rotation.

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16
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Movement at the thoracic section of the VC.

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Less/Limited

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17
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Movement at the lumbar section of the VC.

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(Lateral) flexion and (lateral) extension.

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18
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Movement at the sacrum and coccyx section of the VC.

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None.

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19
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What is the function of the appendicular skeleton?

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Allow movement of the body.

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20
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What is the function of the pelvis?

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Connects the vertebral column to the femur.
Provide protection for the lower abdomen and reproductive organs.

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21
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What bones make up the pelvis?

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Illium, ischium, pubis.

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22
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What are the 6 functions of the skeleton?

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Shape, support, protection, movement, blood cell production and mineral storage.

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23
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Describe shape as a function of the skeleton.

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Provide shape helping determine the shape of our face to our height. E.g. Femur length.

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24
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Describe support as a function of the skeleton.

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Support for organs, attachment point (ribs to sternum).

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25
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Describe protection as a function of the skeleton.

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Essential protection (Brain protected by the cranium)

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26
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Describe movement as a function of the skeleton.

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Attachment point for muscles with joints.

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27
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Describe blood cell production as a function of the skeleton.

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Central core of marrow of long bones where RB and WBCs can be used for functions like nerve transmissions and metabolism.

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28
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What are the 5 types of bones?

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Long, short, flat, sesamoid and irregular.

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29
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Describe long bones.

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Bones that are longer than they are wide (femur).

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30
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Function of long bones.

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Storing minerals, movement and blood cell production.

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31
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Describe short bones.

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Bones that are short and almost cube-like in shape (carpals and tarsals).

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Function of short bones.

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Weightbearing.

33
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Describe flat bones.

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Flatter than they are wide. (Scapula)

34
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Function of flat bones.

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Protection.

35
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Describe sesamoid bones.

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Similar to short bones but found within a tendon (patella).

36
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Function of sesamoid bones.

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To reduce friction.

37
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Describe irregular bones.

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Bones that do not fit into any other category (vertebrae).

38
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What are the 3 classifications of joints?

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Fixed and fused, slightly moveable/cartilaginous, freely moveable/synovial joints.

39
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Define fixed and fused joints.

A

Allow no movement.
E.g. cranium, sacrum, coccyx and pelvis

40
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Define slightly moveable cartilaginous joints.

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These join bones together with cartilage only, allowing small movements.
E.g. Vertebrae

41
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Define freely moveable synovial joints.

A

6 types.
Allow a much greater range of movement.
E.g. Femur and Pelvis

42
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Name the 6 types of synovial joints

A

Hinge
Ball and socket
Pivot
Condyloid
Saddle
Gliding

43
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Hinge joints

A

Elbow and knee
Allow movement in ONE plane
Extension and flexion

44
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Ball and socket joint

A

Allow movement in four planes
Rotate in all directions
E.g. Shoulder and hip

45
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Pivot joint

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Movement in one plane
Rotation and nodding at the atlas and axis of the neck

46
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Condyloid joint

A

Appearance of a shallow pestle and mortar
Movement in three planes
Wrists

47
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Gliding joint

A

Two relatively flat bones
Little movement
E.g. lower Vertebrae

48
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Name all structures of synovial joints

A

Articular cartilage
Ligaments
Synovial membrane
Synovial fluid
Menisci
Pads of fat
Bursae
Joint capsules

49
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Define articular cartilage

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Hard, smooth and bluish
White colour
Smooth and glossy consistency, reducing friction between bone ends

50
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Ligaments

A

Stabiliser
Very strong and slightly elastic
Hold two ends of bone together ensuring stability while enabling movement

51
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Define synovial membrane

A

Lunes they synovial joint producing and containing the synovial fluid within it

52
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Define synovial fluid

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Thick white fluid that lubricated the joint to reduce friction

53
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Define menisci

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Pads of tissue between articular cartilage and sit within synovial fluid.
Shock absorbers

54
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Define pads of fat

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Friction absorbers
Fill the space below patella

55
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Define bursae

A

Small sacks filled with fluid
Where skin, ligaments or bones could cause friction

56
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Define joint capsules

A

Protective layers around a joint

57
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Describe flexion

A

Decreasing the angle of a joint (Upwards face of a bicep curl)

58
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Describe extension

A

Increasing the angle of a joint (eg downwards phase of a bicep curl)

59
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Define lateral flexión

A

Movement of the spine laterally away from the midline of the body (eg cartwheel)

60
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Define abduction

A

Moving a body part away from the midline of the body (eg goalkeeping save)

61
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Define adduction

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Moving a body part towards the midline of the body (eg a star jump)

62
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Define horizontal abduction

A

Moving a body part away from the body on a horizontal plane (tennis serve)

63
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Define horizontal adduction

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Moving a body part towards the midline of the body on a horizontal plane (hitting a tennis ball)

64
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Define horizontal flexion

A

Decreasing the angle of a joint on a horizontal plane (goalkeeping save)

65
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Define horizontal extension

A

Increasing the angle of a joint on a horizontal plane (goalkeeping save)

66
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Define medial rotation

A

Rotational movement towards the midline of the body (tennis serve)

67
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Define lateral rotation

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Rotational movement away from the midline of the body (tennis serve)

68
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Define circumduction

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Rotation combined with flexion extension abduction and adduction (cricket bowl or butterfly swimming)

69
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Define pronation

A

Palm of hands downwards (handstand)

70
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Define supination

A

Palm of hands upwards (bicep curl)

71
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Define dorsi flexion

A

Action or pulling toes up to the tibia (long jumper)

72
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Define plantar flexion

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Action of pointing your toes upwards (gymnastics)

73
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Short term impact on the skeletal system from exercise

A

Increased production of synovial fluid
Reduces impact and increases range of movement

74
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Long term positive impact on the skeletal system from exercise

A

Improved bone density
Improved strength of ligaments
Decreases risk of osteoporosis
Increases range of movement and flexibility
Increased stability of joints
Increases thickness of cartilage
Improved posture

75
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Long term negative impacts on the skeletal system from exercise

A

Stress fractures
Lower back pain
Increased risk of osteoarthritis
Overuse injuries (tennis elbow/shin splints)
Fractures and dislocations

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