PE - Bones Mindmap

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  • Bones
    • The Skeleton
      • There are over 200 bones in the body
      • Functions of the skeleton
        • Protection - the cranium and ribs protect the brain and vital organs in the chest.
        • Shape - gives shape to the body and makes you tall or short.
        • Support - holds your vital organs in place when playing sport. The vertebral column holds the body upright.
        • Movement - muscles are attached to bones, which are jointed. When the muscles contract the bones move.
        • Blood production - red blood cells (to carry oxygen) and white blood cells (to protect against infection) are produced in the bone marrow of some bones.
    • Joints
      • A joint is where 2 or more bones meet
      • Types of synovial joints
        • Cartilage  reduces friction. Acts as a shock absorber
        • Synovial fluid lubricates the joint.
        • Synovial membrane produces synovial fluid.
        • Tendon joins muscle to bone enabling movement.
        • Ligament joins bone to bone, stabilising the joint.
      • Limbs move in different directions using joint actions.
    • Types of bones
      • Long-  Movement, to generate strength and speed
        • E.g. Femur, humerus
      • Short- Shock absorption spreading load
        • E.g. Carpals, tarsals
      • Flat (plate)-Protection of vital organs, attachment of muscles to help movement
        • E.g. Ribs, cranium
      • Irregular-  Provide shape, protection
        • E.g. Vertebrae, face

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