Unit 3: Skeletal and Muscular System

What are the functions of the skeleton?

Name a bone in the lower arm.

Name a bone in the lower leg

Name the four types of bones

Give two examples of long bones

Give an example of an
irregular bone

Give an example of a short bone

Give two examples of flat bones

Name the 6 types of synovial joints

Give two examples of a hinge joint

Give two examples of a ball and socket joint

Give an example of a pivot joint

Give an example of a saddle joint

Give an example of a condyloid joint

Give an example of a gliding joint

What is a joint?

Name an immovable joint

Name a slightly moveable joint

Name a freely moveable joint

Name the three connective tissues

Describe a tendon and give it's function

Describe a ligament and give it's function

Describe cartilage and give it's function

Name the 5 types of movement

What is the definition for flexion?
Give a sporting example.

What is the definition for extension?

Give a sporting example

What is the definition for abduction?

Give a sporting example.

What is the definition for adduction?

Give a sporting example

What is the definition for rotation?

Give a sporting example

Name the three types of muscles

How do you define a voluntary muscle?

Name 4 muscles found in the upper body

Name 4 muscles found in the lower body

What are the characteristics of an involuntary muscle?

Give an example of an involuntary muscle

What is an isotonic muscular contraction?

What is concentric contraction?
Give a sporting example.

What is eccentric contraction?
Give a sporting example.

What is isometric muscular contraction?
Give a sporting example.

Muscles work in pairs and is known as an antagonistic pairing.

What is the working and relaxing muscle known as?

Muscles are connected to the bones by tendons.

Where is the origin and insertion of the biceps tendons?

Explain how muscles and bones work together to create movement.

Name three types of strength.

Give the definition for static strength.

Give a sporting example for static strength

Give the definition for explosive strength

Give a sporting example for explosive strength

Give the definition for dynamic strength

Give a sporting example for dynamic strength