Physical Education 2.2.5

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What is extension?
The straightening of a limb
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What is flexion?
Bending a limb
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What is abduction?
Taking a limb away from the body
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What is adduction?
Bringing a limb back in towards the body
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What is rotation?
The movement of a limb 360 degrees
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In the preparation stage of a tennis serve, what is the joint action at the elbow joint?
Flexion
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In the execution stage of a tennis serve, what is the joint action at the elbow joint?
Extension
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In the execution stage of kicking a ball in football, what is the joint action at the knee joint?
Extension
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In the preparation stage of kicking a ball in football, what is the joint action at the knee joint?
Flexion
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When finishing a breast stroke in swimming, what is the joint action at the shoulder joint?
Adduction
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What does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
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What type of injury is the treatment RICE used for?
Soft tissue injuries
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How does long term participation effect bones?
Bone density increases
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How does long term participation effect ligaments and tendons?
Increases strength
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What do weight-bearing activites such as walking, running, tennis and aerobics prevent in the bones?
Osteoporosis
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What do ligaments attach bone to?
Bone
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What do tendons attach bone to?
Muscles
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Name the 4 functions of bones
1.Support 2.Movement 3.Protection 4.Production of blood
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What does cartilage do?
Forms cushions between bones to stop them rubbing
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Name 2 types of joints
Ball and socket, Hinge
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What joint movements does a ball and socket joint allow?
Flexion, extension, adduction, abduction and rotation
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What joint movements does a hinge joint allow?
Flexion and extension
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What type of joint is the shoulder?
Ball and socket
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What type of joint is the knee?
Hinge
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What is osteoporosis?
A disease where your bone density is so low that your bones become fragile and fracture easily
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Card 2

Front

What is flexion?

Back

Bending a limb

Card 3

Front

What is abduction?

Back

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Card 4

Front

What is adduction?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is rotation?

Back

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