skeletal system 0.0 / 5 ? Physical EducationSkeletal system - bones and jointsGCSEEdexcel Created by: dbearneCreated on: 05-03-18 17:01 What are the 5 main functions of the skeletal system? Support/shape, protection, movement, making blood cells and mineral storage 1 of 21 What are the 4 different types of bones? Long bones, short bones, irregular bones and flat bones 2 of 21 Long bones Strong and used by muscles to assist movement 3 of 21 Short bones Support the weight of the body- weight bearing 4 of 21 Irregular bones Protection and muscle attachment 5 of 21 Flat bones Protect internal organs and allow muscle attachment 6 of 21 What is the vertebral column? The spine made up of irregular bones called vertebrae 7 of 21 What are the five regions? Cervical (7), thoracic (12), lumbar (5), sacrum (5), coccyx (4) 8 of 21 Flexion Closing a joint 9 of 21 Extension Opening a joint 10 of 21 Adduction Moving towards an imaginary centre line 11 of 21 Abduction Moving away from an imaginary centre line 12 of 21 Rotation Clockwise or anti-clockwise movement 13 of 21 Circumduction Movement of a hand, foot or a limb in a circular motion 14 of 21 Plantar-flexion Extension at the ankle 15 of 21 Dorsi-flexion Flexion at the ankle 16 of 21 What are the 4 joint types? Ball and socket, hinge, condyloid, pivot 17 of 21 What is connective tissue? Joins muscles and bones. There are 3 types of connective tissue 18 of 21 Cartilage Acts as a cushion between bones to prevent damage 19 of 21 Ligaments Hold bones together to maintain stability during movement 20 of 21 Tendons Attach muscles to bones or other muscles to allow bones to move 21 of 21
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