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what are the 6 functions of the skeleton

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support
shape
protection
mineral storage
movement
production for blood cells

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what type of bones protect vital organs?

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flat bones

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what are long bones responsible for?

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primarily used for gross movement, providing support for body weight and enabling large-scale movements like running or jumping. They are also involved in blood cell production and mineral storage.

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where are long bones found?

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legs and arms

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how does the skeletal system allow for movement?

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by providing anchor points for the muscles to play against

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which joint is the most common?

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synovial joints

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what is the role of the synovial membrane?

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to produce oily synovial fluid that lubricates the joint and reduces friction and wear

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what is the capsule?

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tough fibrous tissue that surrounds the joint; usually supported with ligaments

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what is bursae

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fluid filled bag that helps reduce friction in a joint

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what is a dislocation

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when the bones of a normal joint separate from their normal position

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what is the purpose of cartilage?

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to cover ends of bones, creating a friction-free surface

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what type of joint is found in the elbow?

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hinge joint

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what is flexion?

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movement where the angle between bones reduces

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what is extension

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movement where angle between bones increases

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what movements occur at the hinge joints?

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flexion and extension

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what joint is at the shoulder

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ball and socket

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what movements are allowed in ball and socket joints?

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flexion extension addiction abduction rotation and circumduction

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what is abduction

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movement where the limbs are moved away from the midline of body

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what is adduction

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movement where the limbs are moved towards the midline of the body

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what is rotation

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turning a limb along its long axis

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what joint is found at hips

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ball and socket

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what bones are in the knee joint

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femur patella and tibia

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what is the larger bone tibia or fibula

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tibia

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are radius ulna and humerus used in the elbow joint

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yes

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what joint is the knee
hinge joint
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what is the layer of cartilage called between the femur and tibia
meniscus
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what is the meniscus used for
used to act as a shock absorber between the tibia and femur
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what is the meniscus made out of
tough cartilage
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what ligaments surround thee knee and hold it in place
anterior and prosterior cruciate ligaments
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what joint is at the ankle
hinge joint
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what bones make up the ankle joint
tibia fibula and talus
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what is plantar flexion
movement at the ankle where toes point towards the ground
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what is dorsiflexion
movement at the ankle where the toes are pulled up towards the knee
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which joints are synovial ((5)
shoulder hip knee ankle elbow
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what is the trachea
tube that carries air from the mouth and nose to the lungs
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what is the bronchus
tubes that carries air from the trachea to the lungs
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what are bronchioles
divided bronchi that carry air from the bronchi to the alveoli
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what are alveoli
tiny sacs of air in the lungs that allow for rapid gaseous exchange
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what gasses get transferred in gaseous exchange
carbon dioxide and oxygen
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what is in higher concentration in the blood
carbon dioxide
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what is in higher concentration in the alveoli
oxygen
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how is gases transferred in gaseous exchange
diffusion along the concentration gradient between the alveoli and the capillaries.
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is diffusion passive or active process
passive
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what are the adaptations of the alveoli (4)
small in size and large in number so larger surface area for quicker exchange in gasses surface of the alveoli and walls of the blood capillaries are very thin and moist (only one cell thick) which allows the gasses to dissolve in the moisture and allows for quicker diffusion the alveoli and capillaries are touching eachother so there is a very short distance for diffusion / diffusion pathway each alveolus is surrounded by a network of blood capillaries so there is a rich supply of blood for the gases to diffuse into/from
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during inspiration which muscles contract
diaphragm , intercostal muscles
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during expiration which muscles relax
diaphragm and intercostal muscles
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what is used to measure lung volumes?
spirometer
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what is the tidal volume
the volume of air breathed in or out during a normal breath at rest
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what is expiratory reserve volume
the additional air that can be forcibly exhaled after the expiration of a normal tidal volume
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what is inspiratory reserve volume
the additional air that can be forcibly inhaled after the inspiration of a normal tidal volume
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what is residual volume
the volume of air that remains in the lungs after a maximal expiration
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what is the systole
the contraction phase of the cardiac cycle
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what is diastole
the relaxation phase of the cardiac cycle
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what is the cardiac output
the volume of blood that the heart is able to pump out. usually measured in litres per minute
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what’s the formula for cardiac output
heart rate * stroke volume
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what is the stroke volume
the volume of blood pumped out of the hearts left ventricle per contraction
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what is the formula for aerobic exercise
glucose + oxygen —> energy + carbon dioxide + water
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what is the formula for anaerobic exercise
glucose —> energy + lactic acid
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what is lactic acid
toxic waste product from anaerobic exercise
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what is oxygen debt
temporary oxygen shortage due to strenuous exercise
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what is EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption )
increased rate of oxygen intake following strenuous exercise
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what are the immediate effects of exercise (during exercise) (3)
heart rate increases heart contracts more powerfully - stroke volume increases breathing rate increases depth of breaths increase, tidal volume increases greater gaseous exchange in the lungs body temperature increases because muscles are contracting more sweat to try and cool body down
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what are the short term effects of exercise (24-36 hours after)
fatigue due to the overwork of muscles and they may become swollen with fluids may feel dizzy, often caused by a drop in blood pressure or low blood sugar nausea may be cause by over-exertion or from ending a session too abruptly DOMS is caused by eccentric muscle contractions which causes tiny tears in muscle fibres cramps, painful involuntary contractions of muscles that is caused by fatigue or strain and often linked to dehydration and loss of minerals due to excessive sweating.
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what are the benefits from a cool down (4)
aids in the clearing of waste products - lactic acid reduced the potential for DOMS reduces chances of dizziness or fainting allows breathing and heart rate to gradually return to normal and prevents sudden change in heart rhythm which could be dangerous
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what is rehydration
process of replacing the fluids lost during exercise mainly thru sweating
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what else does the body lose during sweating
minerals
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what does the body convert carbohydrates into
glucose
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why is it advisable for the performer to load up on carbohydrates before strenuous activity?
because the body converts any carbohydrates is consumes into glucose
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why is it recommended to drink flavoured milk or meal-replacement drinks as well as water?
so that the body can be fuelled with minerals that may be lost from sweating as well as water
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how do ice baths work?
they constrict blood vessels whilst in the bath which reduces blood flow to the affected muscles resulting in less swelling and inflammation and pain. When the performer leaves the ice bath their blood vessels then dilate to return to normal temperature, this sudden change in blood vessel diameter, helps with blood circulation and flushing out waste products like lactic acid.
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what are the disadvantages of ice baths
may not be widely accessible need specialist to set up may be uncomfortable for the performer
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what are massages
the rubbing and kneading of muscles and joints
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how do massages work
they help to prevent or relieve the pain that may be caused by too much physical activity by encouraging blood flow throughout the body.
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what are some long term effects of exercise
bradycardia (lower resting heart rate ) hypertrophy (increase in size of muscles)
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define circumduction
movement where a limb is held straight and i moved as if to draw circles with the hand/foot at arm/leg length

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