Skeletal system

• What is the central structure of the body?

  The skeleton
• What components make up the skeleton?

  Bones, joints, and cartilage
• What is the primary function of the skeleton?

  To provide a framework for muscles
• What gives the body its defined human shape?

  The skeleton
• What are the main bones found in the arm?

  • Humerus
  • Radius
  • Ulna
• Where are the metacarpals located in the body?

  In the hands
• How can you remember the location of carpals and metacarpals?

  By associating 'car' with carpals
• What does the 't' in tarsals help you remember?

  That tarsals are in the feet
• What are the main functions of the skeletal system?

  1. Provides structure and support
  2. Protects vital organs
  3. Facilitates movement
  4. Stores minerals
  5. Produces blood cells
• What is the role of joints in the skeletal system?

  To connect bones and allow movement
• What are synovial joints?

  Joints that allow for free movement
• What is the significance of the skeletal system in physical education?

  It supports movement and physical activity
• How does the skeleton contribute to overall body function?

  By providing structure, support, and movement
• What is the central structure of the body?

  The skeleton
• What does the skeleton provide for the body?

  A framework for muscles
• What are the main components of the skeleton?

  Bones, joints, and cartilage
• What is a joint?

  • A place where two or more bones meet
  • Also called an articulation
• What type of joints are synovial joints?

  Freely movable joints
• What is the function of synovial fluid?

  To lubricate the joint
• What produces synovial fluid?

  The synovial membrane
• What covers the ends of bones in synovial joints?

  Articular cartilage
• What is the role of cartilage in joints?

  To cushion the joint and prevent friction
• What type of tissue is cartilage?

  Soft, spongy connective tissue
• What connects bones in a synovial joint?

  Ligaments
• What are ligaments made of?

  Tough, fibrous, and slightly elastic tissue
• What is the central structure of the body?

  The skeleton
• What is the function of ligaments in joints?

  To stabilize joints and prevent dislocation
• What components make up the skeleton?

  Bones, joints, and cartilage
• How do ligaments help during movement?

  By restricting actions outside normal range
• What framework does the skeleton provide for the body?

  Framework for muscles and tissue attachment
• What causes movement at a synovial joint?

  The muscles attached across the joint
• How are muscles attached to bones?

  By tendons
• How many main functions does the skeletal system have?

  Six main functions
• What are tendons made of?

  Strong, inelastic connective tissues
• What is the function of tendons?

  To allow muscles to pull on bones
• What are the six main functions of the skeletal system?

  1. Support
  2. Posture
  3. Protection
  4. Movement
  5. Blood cell production
  6. Storage of minerals
• What does the skeleton support in the body?

  It keeps the body upright
• How does the skeleton contribute to posture?

  It gives the correct shape to our body
• What internal organs does the skeleton protect?

  Brain, heart, lungs, spinal cord
• How do bones protect the brain?

  The cranium protects the brain