The structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system

Question 1

Explain how the skeleton protects a Netball player during a game

Answer 1

The skeleton protects vital organs. For example the ribs protect the heart and lungs so that if a player is elbowed in the ribs they are not injured.

Question 2

What attaches to the skeletal system to allow us to move?

Answer 2

Muscles One role of the skeleton is to all muscles to attach to

Question 3

Give the name of two minerals that are stored in the skeleton

Answer 3

Calcium Phosphorus

Question 4

Red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are all produced in what part of the body?

Answer 4

Skeletal system - bones

Question 5

Joints are formed where two or more………..meet. Joints allow a person to ……………..

Answer 5

Joints are formed where two or more BONES meet. Joints allow a person to MOVE

Question 6

State how many vertebrae make up the thoracic region of the spine

Answer 6

7

Question 7

Give three characteristics of a long bone (e.g. the femur or radius)

Answer 7

Longer than they are wide

Shaft plus two ends

Help to generate movement

Question 8

Give two examples of short bones

Answer 8

Carples (wrist)

Tarsals (foot)

Question 9

Identify the 2 main functions of a flat bone (e.g. the cranium or the scapula)?

Answer 9

To protect organs

To provide a good surface for muscles to attach to

Question 10

Identify 5 flat bones

Answer 10

scapula

patella

cranium

sternum

clavicle

Question 11

Give the main characteristic of a flat bone

Answer 11

Irregular shape

Question 12

What type of joint is this?

Answer 12

Pivot joint

Question 13

What type of joint is this

Answer 13

Hinge

Question 14

What type of joint is this

Answer 14

Ball and socket

Question 15

What type of joint is this

Answer 15

Condyloid

Question 16

Give one example of a pivot joint

Answer 16

neck - atlas and axis

Question 17

Give three examples of hinge joints

Answer 17

knee

elbow

ankle

Question 18

Give two exampls of ball and socket joints

Answer 18

shoulder

hip

Question 19

give an example of a codyloid join

Answer 19

wrist

Question 20

Identify the different movements that can occur at a pivot joint

Answer 20

rotation

Question 21

Identiy the types of movement possible at ahinge joint

Answer 21

flexion

extension

Ankle (dorsi flexion and plantar flexion)

Question 22

Identify the types of movement possible at a ball and socket joint

Answer 22

flexion

extension

abduction

adduction

circumduction

Question 23

Explain what is meant by plantar flexion

Answer 23

Plantar flexion is the pointing of the toes

Question 24

Explain what is meant by dorsi flexion

Answer 24

pulling the toes towards the shins (heal down)

Question 25

Identify the types of movement that are possible at a condyloid joint

Answer 25

flexion extension adduction abduction

Question 26

Identify the movement occuring at the Netball players elbow?

Answer 26

Flexion