Unit 1 - Anatomy and Phisiology for Exercise Flashcards
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What does the skeletal system consist of?
Bone, cartilage and ligaments
What is a bone?
Bone is calcified connective-tissue that forms most of the adult skeleton
How many bones does the skeleton consist of approximately?
206
Name all the bones of the anterior skeleton
Cranium clavicle sternum humerus rib lumbar vertebrae ulna radius pubis carpals metacarpals ischium femur patella fibula tibia metatarsals phalanges
Name all the bones of the posterior skeleton
Cranium Cervical vertebrae Scapula Humerus Thoracic vertebrae Ulna Radius Ilium Sacrum Coccyx Phalanges Femur Fibula Tibia Tarsals
What are the functions of the skeleton?
Framework, protection, locomotion, soft tissue attachment, production, storage.
Explain the function of the framework of the skeleton
To provide a bony framework for the body and to give it shape.
Explain the function protection of the skeleton
To support and protect certain vital internal organs like the skull giving protection to the brain.
Explain the function locomotion of the skeleton
To act as biomechanical levers on which muscles can pull to produce joint motion.
Explain the function soft tissue attachment of the skeleton
To provide surfaces for all the attachments of soft tissues like muscles and ligaments.
Explain the function production of the skeleton
Certain bones produce red blood cells, granular white blood cells and platelets from the red bone marrow.
Explain the function storage of the skeleton
To store several minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, to be released when required. Triglycerides are also stored in the adipocytes of yellow bone marrow.
What is the axial skeleton?
Spine, rips and skull
What is the appendicular skeleton?
Upper and lower limbs, the pelvic and shoulder girdles
How many bones does the skull have?
8 cranial bones
Which are the bones of the spine?
Cervical vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, lumbar vertebrae, sacral vertebrae, sacral vertebrae, coccygeal vertebrae
What bones are in the chest?
Ribs, sternum
How many cervical vertebrae are there and where are they situated?
7 in the neck region
How many thoracic vertebrae are there and where are they situated?
12 in the chest area
5 in the lower back
How many bones are in the lumbar vertebrae and where are they situated?
5 in rump
How many bones are in the sacral vertebrae and where are they situated?
4, used to be the tail
How many bones are in the ribs and where are they situated?
12 pairs, forming chest wall
How many bones are in the sternum and where are they situated?
1, receives the clavicle and up at 10 pairs of ribs
How many bones are in the shoulders and where are they situated?
2 scapulae, held on by muscular attachments to the rib cage at the back and the clavicle at the front. 2 clavicle (collar bone), maintains the scapula at a correct distance from the chest wall.