A Level PE - Muscular/Skeletal System

Identify the 3 planes of movement.

Briefly describe the frontal plane.

Name all the possible movements possible in the frontal plane.

Define the term 'adduction'

Define the term 'abduction'

Define the term 'elevation'

Define the term 'depression'

Define the term 'inversion'.

Define the term 'eversion'.

Briefly describe the 'sagittal' plane.

Name all the possible movements possible in the sagittal plane.

Define the term

Define the term 'extension'

Define the term 'dorsiflexion'.

Define the term 'plantar flexion'.

-Briefly describe the transverse plane.

Name all the possible movements that can occur in the transverse plane.

Define the term 'rotation'

Define the term 'pronation'.

Define the term 'supination'

Define the term 'circumduction'.

What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?

Name a structural characteristic of long bones - name examples of these types of bones.

What is the function of long bones?

Name a structural characteristic of short bones - name examples of these types of bones.

What is the function of short bones?

Name a structural characteristic of flat bones - name examples of these types of bones.

What is the function of flat bones?

Name a structural characteristic of irregular bones - name examples of these types of bones.

What is the function of irregular bones?

What is a joint?

Define the term 'articulation'.

What are the three main types of joints? Name examples for each one.

Name at least 6 synovial joints.

What is a tendon? Give an example.

What is the function of a tendon?

What is a ligament?

What is the function of a ligament?

List four adaptations that occur to bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments as a result of training.

Describe the structure and function of skeletal muscle.

Describe the structure and function of cardiac muscle.

Describe the structure and function of smooth muscle.

How is food pushed through the intestines?

All skeletal muscles are attached to bones at their origins and their insertions by a white fibrous tissue called tendons. During movement, what stays fixed and what moves?

Define the term 'antagonistic pair', giving an example.

Define the term 'agonist'

Define the term 'antagonist'.

Define the term 'synergist'

Define the term 'fixator'.

What are isotonic contractions? Name the two different types.

What is an isotonic concentric contraction? Give an example.

What is an isotonic eccentric contraction?

What is an isometric contraction? Give 2 examples.

What is an isokinetic contraction? Give an example.