PE- fitness and body systems

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  • Which bone offers protection to the brain?
    Cranium
  • Where is the clavicle located?
    Where the collarbone is
  • What sits centrally of the ribs?
    The sternum
  • Which bone is located in the upper arm?
    Humerus
  • What are the two bones in the lower arm?
    Radius and ulna
  • Which bone in the lower arm sits on top?
    Radius
  • Which bone in the lower arm sits underneath?
    Ulna
  • What are the bones in the wrist called?
    Carpals
  • Where are metacarpals located?
    Middle of the hand
  • What are the bones in the fingertips called?
    Phalanges
  • What is another name for the scapula?
    Shoulder blade
  • What is the long bone in the upper leg?
    Femur
  • What is the bone in the knee called?
    Patella
  • Which bone is the thicker of the two in the lower leg?
    Tibia
  • Which bone in the lower leg sits just on the outside?
    Fibula
  • What is the bone in the ankle called?
    Talus
  • What are the bones that sit just below the ankle at the top of the foot called?
    Tarsals
  • Where are the metatarsals located?
    Middle of the foot
  • Where are phalanges located in the foot?
    At the very end (toes)
  • How many different types of bone are there?
    Four
  • Which type of bone offers protection to major organs?
    Flat
  • What is the function of long bones?
    Gross movements
  • What are gross movements?
    Large, forceful movements
  • What type of movements are short bones used for?
    Small, precise movements
  • Where can irregular bones be found?
    Vertebrae
  • What are irregular bones important for?
    Structure, stability, spinal cord protection
  • What are the six functions of the skeletal system?
    • Movement
    • Protection
    • Structural shape
    • Support
    • Mineral storage
    • Blood cell production
  • Where are blood cells produced?
    Inner bone marrow
  • What do white blood cells do?
    Fight infection
  • What do red blood cells do?
    Carry oxygen
  • What do tendons attach?
    Muscle to bone
  • What is the role of tendons?
    To help produce movement
  • What do ligaments attach?
    Bone to bone
  • What is the role of ligaments?
    Gives joints greater stability
  • What does the synovial membrane produce?
    Synovial fluid
  • What is the role of synovial fluid?
    Lubricates the joints, reduces friction
  • What is a bursa?
    A fluid-filled sac
  • What does a bursa contain?
    Synovial fluid
  • What is the role of a bursa?
    Helps ease movement
  • Where is cartilage situated?
    End of bones