PE- Joints (GCSE)

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what is a joint ?
where two or more bones meet
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what is a type of joint ?
synovial joint
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what are the two joint types ?
ball and socket joint, hinge joint
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why do bones have cartilage ?
to stop or prevent friction, it stabilises the joint
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what does synovial fluid do to joints ?
it lubricates the joint
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what does the synovial membrane do ?
produces synovial fluid
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what do ligaments do in a joint ?
stops and prevents dislocations, joins the two bones together
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what two movements are available at a hinge joint ?
flexion and extension
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what movements are available at a ball and socket joint ?
flexion, extension, rotation, abduction and adduction
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what do the gluteals do ?
pull the legs back at the hips
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what do hamstrings do ?
bends the legs back at the knee
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what does the gastrocnemius do ?
points the toe
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what does the trapezius do ?
hold and rotate the shoulders, moves the head backwards/sidewards
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what does the latissimus dorsi do ?
pull the arms down at the shoulders and behind the back
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what do the deltoids do ?
raise the arms in all directions at the shoulders
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what do the quadriceps do ?
straighten the leg out at the knee
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what do the pectorials do ?
raise the arms sideways and across the chest
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what do the abdominals do ?
bend the spine forward
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what is hypertrophy ?
when muscles increase in size
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what is atrophy ?
when muscles decrease in size
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what are two long term muscle adaptations ?
muscles develop their levels of endurance, lactic acid tolerance
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what type of respiration builds up lactic acid ?
anaerobic respiration
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what is a type of joint ?

Back

synovial joint

Card 3

Front

what are the two joint types ?

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Card 4

Front

why do bones have cartilage ?

Back

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Card 5

Front

what does synovial fluid do to joints ?

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