Skeletal System in Sports

Front

What are the major bones of the skeleton?

Back

Cranium, clavicle, ribs, sternum, scapula, humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges, pelvis, vertebral column (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx), femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals.

Front

What are the types of bones?

Back

Long, short, flat, sesamoid, irregular.

Front

What are the areas of the skeleton?

Back

Axial skeleton, appendicular skeleton, spine, curves of the spine, neutral spine alignment, postural deviations (kyphosis, scoliosis).

Front

What is the process of bone growth?

Back

Osteoblasts, osteoclasts, epiphyseal plate.

Front

What are the functions of the skeleton in sports?

Back

Supporting framework, protection, attachment for skeletal muscle, source of blood cell production, store of minerals, leverage, weight bearing, reduce friction across a joint.

Front

What are the main functions of long bones?

Back

Provides leverage, red blood cell production.

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What are the main functions of short bones?

Back

Weight bearing.

Front

What are the main functions of flat bones?

Back

Protection.

Front

What are the main functions of sesamoid bones?

Back

Reduce friction across a joint.

Front

What joints are found in the upper skeleton?

Back

Shoulder, elbow, wrist, cervical and thoracic vertebrae.