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Skeletal System

Skeletal System. 3 functions of the skeleton Movement – joints Shape/Support – keep us upright Protection e.g. the skull and other organs. Joints. The Hinge Joint This includes the Elbow and the Knee Joint. It is Capable of Bending ( Flexion ) and Straightening ( Extension ) E.g .

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Skeletal System

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  1. Skeletal System

  2. 3 functions of the skeleton • Movement – joints • Shape/Support – keep us upright • Protection e.g. the skull and other organs.

  3. Joints The Hinge Joint This includes the Elbow and the Knee Joint. It is Capable of Bending (Flexion) and Straightening (Extension) E.g. • the elbow flexes on a bicep curl, and extends to straighten the arm. • The knee joint, flexes when a footballer prepares to kick the ball and then extends to strike the ball. The joint is connected by 2 smooth shallow surfaces and held in place by strong Ligaments

  4. Joints The Ball and Socket Joint This includes the Hip Joint and the Shoulder Joint. It is capable of flexion, extension, adduction, abduction and rotation. • It is called a ball and socket joint as one bone such as the Humerous (arm) is a long bone with a ball like end and the other is a cub shaped socket (shoulder) in which the femur fits in to. These are covered in cartilage and held in place by ligaments. Examples include • Bowling in cricket (forward rotation), swimming back crawl (backward rotation) • Abduction occurs as the arm is brought behind the body in preparation to throw a ball or javelin.

  5. Movements

  6. The effects of exercise on the bones: Positives • Increase in Bone Density (heavier and stronger) • Ligaments (which attach bone to bone) and tendons (which attach bone to muscle) become thicker and stronger.This increases joint flexibility and allows more power in movement. Negatives: • Too much exercise on hard ground can cause stress factures • Young people should be careful not to do too much of activities such as weight lifting or cross country as it can cause bones (which are still growing) to develop unevenly.

  7. Effects of exercise on the Skeletal System • Increases bone density when bones become heavier and stronger • Ligaments (bone to bone) and Tendons (bone to muscle) become thicker and stronger increasing joint flexibility and more power of movement Weight-bearing exercise • As people get older their bones become lighter and their density and strength is reduced. If too much is lost i.e. due to lack of activity or nutrients then the skeleton can become weak this is called Osteoporosis. • Putting weight and pressure on certain bones by doing activities such as walking, running, aerobics etc can help strengthen bones. • Yoga is also a useful weight bearing exercise as it also improves balance, reducing the chances of falling.

  8. The effects of Diet on the skeletal system http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waTOl1Orkt8 • CALCIUM!!!!! – helps bones grow and increases density Sources: milk, cheese, yoghurt • Vitamin D – bone growth, healthy bones and absorption of calcium Source: sunlight • Smoking and too much alcohol have a toxic effect on bones by making them more brittle

  9. Injuries to the skeletal System Fractures A fracture is a cracked or broken bone. Closed Fracture – the skin is not broken or damaged Compound Fracture – the broken bone protrudes (sticks out) through the skin. Simple Fracture – fracture takes place in one line, no displacement of the bone, only part of the bone breaks. Stress Fractures • These can occur due to: • overuse • a result of the muscle become fatigued and unable to absorb shock. • increasing the amount or intensity of exercise too rapidly • using hard surfaces • Poor fitting shoes.

  10. Joint Injuries Tennis/Golfers elbow Overuse injury – pain around the elbow. Dislocations This is when a bone at a joint is forced out of its normal position caused by a hard impact. The most obvious sign is deformity and swelling at the joint. Sprains A sprain is a damage ligament (A strain is a torn/pulled muscle), this occurs such as a twisted ankle in netball or football. These usually occur due to twisting or stretching too far past the normal range of a joint due to falling, twisting or colliding with another player. Torn Cartilage   • Cartilage is a firm elastic substance found at the ends of the bones of a synovial joint. • Tearing it for example at the knee, can often be cause by pivoting on one foot. If the cartilage is torn the sufferer will often be in pain and fall to the ground.

  11. Treatment • R- Rest – stop playing or training • I – Ice – apply ice to reduce any swelling. • C – Compression – use pressure to apply the ice pack and help relieve pain • E – Elevation – keeping the injury raised can reduce swelling

  12. Lifestyle Diet • Calcium – helps bones grow and increases bone density (strength) e.g. milk, cheese • Vitamin D – is needed for growth, healthy bones and to absorb calcium. It is made in the body through exposure to sunlight. Weight Bearing exercise • Prevents Osteoporosis Smoking and alcohol • Have a toxic effect on bones and can cause weakening

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