Unit 1 (Body Systems): Skeletal System Flashcards
What are the two types of skeletons?
Axial and appendicular
What is the function of the axial skeleton?
Centre core to protect organs within it
What are the 8 bones that make up the axial skeleton?
Cranium, sternum, ribs, vertebral column (Cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx)
What is the function of the vertebral column?
26 bones, 5 regions which provide protection for the spinal cord and enables movement
How many bones are there in each section of the vertebral column?
C - 7
T - 12
L - 5
S - 5
C - 4
What type of joint is the cervical part of the vertebral column?
Atlas and axis (pivot joint).
Slightly moveable, cartilaginous joint.
What type of joints are in the thoracic and lumbar?
Slightly moveable, cartilaginous.
What type of joints are in the sacrum and coccyx?
Fixed and fused.
Function of the cervical section of the VC.
Movement.
Function of the thoracic section of the VC.
Protection.
Function of the lumbar section of the VC.
Movement and weight bearing.
Function of the sacrum section of the VC.
Attachment of the upper and lower body. Attaches to pelvis.
Weightbearing.
Function of the coccyx section of the VC.
Protection.
Attachment of the upper and lower body.
What type of bone is the VC?
Irregular
Movement at the cervical section of the VC.
Nodding, little rotation.
Movement at the thoracic section of the VC.
Less/Limited
Movement at the lumbar section of the VC.
(Lateral) flexion and (lateral) extension.
Movement at the sacrum and coccyx section of the VC.
None.
What is the function of the appendicular skeleton?
Allow movement of the body.
What is the function of the pelvis?
Connects the vertebral column to the femur.
Provide protection for the lower abdomen and reproductive organs.
What bones make up the pelvis?
Illium, ischium, pubis.
What are the 6 functions of the skeleton?
Shape, support, protection, movement, blood cell production and mineral storage.
Describe shape as a function of the skeleton.
Provide shape helping determine the shape of our face to our height. E.g. Femur length.
Describe support as a function of the skeleton.
Support for organs, attachment point (ribs to sternum).
Describe protection as a function of the skeleton.
Essential protection (Brain protected by the cranium)
Describe movement as a function of the skeleton.
Attachment point for muscles with joints.
Describe blood cell production as a function of the skeleton.
Central core of marrow of long bones where RB and WBCs can be used for functions like nerve transmissions and metabolism.
What are the 5 types of bones?
Long, short, flat, sesamoid and irregular.
Describe long bones.
Bones that are longer than they are wide (femur).
Function of long bones.
Storing minerals, movement and blood cell production.