Shape and support, Protection e.g ribs or heart, Blood Production - in long bone red blood cells, Movement - importance of levers and joints, Minerals Store - importance of minerals for health
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Joint Injuries
Strains - overuse injury, Sprains - incorrect movement or impact and twisting injury
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Joint Problems
Inflammation of joints - Arthritis or Osteoporosis
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Types of Movement
Flexion - bending, Extension - straightening, Rotation - turning, Abduction - away from the body, Adduction - towards the body
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Structure of Joints
Ligaments attach bone to bone and stabalise joints during movement, Synovial Fluid lubricates synovial joints also help absorb shock
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Cartilage
White Cartilage - tough and less elastic, Hyaline Cartilage - very hard and smooth
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Joint Injuries
Back
Strains - overuse injury, Sprains - incorrect movement or impact and twisting injury
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