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Flashcards by Bryony Carter, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Bryony Carter
about 10 years ago
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| Synovial Fluid |
Synovial fluid lubricates and cushions the joints it also nourishes the cartilage keeping the joints healthy
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| Flexion |
This is when the angle decreases around the joint
Practical example: When a badminton player hits a forehand the arm shows flexion at the elbow
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| Extention |
This is when the angle of the bones are moving increases
Practical example: when a basketball player drives up to the basket with bent legs
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| Abduction |
Abduction movement away from the mid-line of the body
Practical example: a gymnast with their leg lifted to the side of there body
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| Adduction |
Movement towards the mid-line of the body
Practical example: in swimming the recovery from the breaststroke legs
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| Rotation |
A circular movement around a fixed point
Practical example: a ballet dancer moving into first position rotates the hip joint
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| Ligament |
Ligaments as like very strong string that holds bones together
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| Tendons |
Tendons attach muscles to bones ( or to other muscles)
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| Cartilage |
Cartilage forms cushions between bones to stop them rubbing.
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The Skeleton
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1. Protection- the cranium and ribs protect the brain 2. Shape 3 Support- hold your vital organs in place 4. Movement 5. Blood Production- red blood cells (to carry oxygen) white blood cells (to protect against infection) |
| What are the 4 types of bones | Long - Fumer, Humerus Short - Carpuls,Tarsal Flat ( plate ) - Ribs,Cranium Irregular- Vertebrae,Face |
| What is motivation | A need to drive to do something with determination. |
| How many bones has the skeleton got ? | 200 bones in the body |
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