5 The muscular system Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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Muscle pairs and muscles
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- Bicep and tricep
- Quadriceps and hamstring
- Tibialis anterior and gastrocnemius
- Hip flexors and gluteals
- Deltoid and latissimus dorsi
- Pectorals
- Rotator cuffs
- Abdominals
2
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Synovial membrane
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Produces synovial fluid
3
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Synovial fluid
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Lubricates the joint allowing the parts to move freely
4
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Joint capsule
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Stabilises joint
5
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Cartilage
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Prevents the end of bones rubbing together at joints
6
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Ligament
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Elastic fibres that link bones to bones
7
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Ball and socket joint
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- The rounded end of a bone fits inside a cup-shaped end.
- Shoulder and hips
- Allow movement in all directions
8
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Hinge joints
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- Forwards and backwards movements
- Knee and elbow
9
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Flexion and extension
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Flexion - DECREASING the angle at a joint (bending the joint)
Extension - INCREASING the angle at a joint (straightening the joint)
10
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Abduction and adduction
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- Determined from the midline of the body
- Abduction: Moving limb towards midline of the body
- Adduction: Moving limb away from midline of the body
11
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Circumduction of the shoulder
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Joint moves in a circular motion, e.g. bowling in cricket
12
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Plantar and Dorsi-flexion
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Plantar: Pointing toes away from body
Dorsi: Pointing toes towards body
