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Functions of the Skeletal System

Protect vital organsSupport and maintain postureProvide attachment points for musclesStorage and release of minerals such as calcium and phosphorusBlood cell productionStorage of energy

Axial Skeleton

Skull - protects brain, eyes, and earsVertebral Column -Cervical - 7-Thoracic - 12-Lumbar - 5- Sacral - 5 (fused)-Coccygeal - 4 (fused)

Ribs

First 7 - True ribs that attach to the sternum8-10 - False ribs that attach indirectly to the sternum

Appendicular - Upper Body

Pectoral girdlesClavicleScapulaeHumerusUlnaRadiusRadicular jointCarpalMetacarplesPhalanges

Appendicular - Lower

Pelvis (illium, ishium, pubis)FemurTibiaKnee jointFibulaPatellaTarsalsMetatarsels

What is a long bone

Length greater than widthMost important for movementie. Femur

What is a short bone

small and cube-shapedie. carpals and tarsels

What is a flat bone

Curved surfacesThick and thinProtection and areas for muscle attachmentie. sternum, scapula

What is an irregular bone

specialized shapes and functionsie. vertebrae

Diaphysis

Mid section of long boneCompact boneProtection and support

Proximal and Distal Epiphysis

Top and end of long bonesCancellous/spongy bone

Cancellous bone

Irregular latticework structureShort, flat, long, and irregular bonesRed bone marrow stored hereBlood cells produced here

Articular cartilage

Covers end of boneReduce friction between bonesAbsorbs shock

Periosteum

Outer lining of the boneThin, shiny membraneBone growth, repair, nutrition, attachment of ligaments and tendons

Medullary Cavity

Space in diaphysis where yellow marrow is stored

Nutrient Foramen

Small opening in diaphysisBlood vessels pass through which provide bone marrow and compact bone with blood and nutrients

What is a joint

Two or more bones come into contact or articulate with each other

Main function of jones

Increase mobility of body and limbs

Joint classification

gap between articulating bonesShape of bonesType of tissue that connects bones together

Factors that affect stability around the joints

Shape of the bones and whether they interlockArea over which the bones are in contactFlexibility of ligamentsInfluence of other soft tissue structures

What are ligaments?

Strong, flexible tissues that connect bone to boneProvide stability and help maintain normal body arrangementsNot very elastic

Three types of joints

FibrousCartilaginousSynovial

Fibrous joints

No cavityThin layer of fibrous tissue connecting edges of two bonesNo movement is allowedie. with the skull

Cartilaginous joints

Bones separated by fibrocartilage disc or by thick layer of hyaline cartilageie. vertebrae discsLimited movement

Synovial joints

Most common jointsMost important for mobility

Distinct features of Synovial joints

-Articular cavity (space between joints)-Articular Cartilage-Articular capsule cation, some fibers arranged in parallel bundles-Synovial membrane-Menisci-Bursae

Articular Carilage (Synovial Joint)

Smooth, white layerCovers articulating surfacesUsually Hyaline cartilage or fibrocartilageProtects bonesReduces frictionAbsorbs shock

Articular capsule (Synovial Joint)

Sleeve-like structureAllows momementTensile strength protects from dilocationSome fibers arranged in parallel bumdles

Synovial membrane (Synovial joint)

Secretes synovial fluidMore fluid with movementLubricates joint cavity

Menisci

Semi-lunar discs of fibrocartilage Found between some articulating bonesAllow bones to fit together more tightlyGreater cushioning and stability

Bursae

Small fluid filled sacsBetween structures that rub against each otherLined with synovial membraneReduce friction

Types of Synovial Joints

GlidingHingePivotCondyloidSaddleBall and socket

Gliding joints

Least amount of movementFlat or slightly curvedSlide back and forthFound between carples

Hinge Joints

Bend or straiten in one directionConvex usually fits into concaveLike elbow

Pivot joint

One bone forms ring that other bone rolls in Radius around ulna

Condyloid Joints

Oval or egg-shaped convex fits into reciprocally shaped concaveRadius and carpal bonesMovement in two directions

Saddle Joint

Bones shaped like saddle and riding sitting in itMetacarpals and thumbMove in two directions

Ball and socket

Move in all directionsGreatest amount of movementsphere shaped head fits into round cavityShoulder and hip

Three types of muscle

Skeletal CardiacSmooth

Skeletal Muscle

Voluntary controlStriated appearanceAlternating dark and light bandsTendons that attach mostly to boneMove the skeleton

Cardiac Muscle

StriatedInvoluntary controlContracts without consciously thinking

Smooth Muscles

Lines walls of blood vessels and hollow organsInvoluntaryNot striated

Main Functions of Muscle

-Joint movement (muscle, tendon, bone, joint)-Move substances (ie blood, food)-Stabalize and maintain body positions (postural muscles)-Generate up to 85% of body heat

Properties of Muscles

ContractilityExtensibilityElasticity

Contractility

Ability of muscle to contractGenerate force when it is stimulated by nerveOne muscle is contracted, other is stretched

Extensibility

Muscle to stretch beyond its normal resting length

Elasticity

Return to original resting length after stretch is removed

Fascia

-Connective tissue that is located in between and surrounding other tissues of the body-Fibrous tissue, adipose (fatty) tissue, and fluidSuperficial or deep-Each muscle compartment surrounded by fascia

Three layers of Fascia in each individual skeletal muscle

EpimysiumPerimysiumEndomysium

Epimysium

Outer layer of fascia that covers the entire muscle

Perimysium

Fascia hat surrounds bundles of muscle fibers or fascicles that are long, cylindrical and very in length and width

Endomysium

Layer of fascia that surrounds individual muscle fibres

Myofibrils

Within the perimysiumLight and dark bandsStriated appearanceArranged into series of functional units called sarcomeresCauses muscle to get bigger when trainer - increase number of myofibrils

Sacromeres

Series of functional unitesBands of contractile proteins: actin and myosinImportant for muscle contraction

Hypertrophy

Increase in number of myofibrilsMuscle will get bigger when muscle is trained through exercise or increased activity

Atrophy

Myofibrils will decreaseWaste away or atrophyWhen muscle isn't used

Tendons

-Tough, flexible bands of fibrous connective tissue connecting muscle to bone-Round cord or flat sheet-Could be enclosed in tendon sheaths that contain synovial fluid-Strong and transmit forces generated by muscle to bone-Muscle contraction and joint movement-Muscle belly is the fleshy middle that is prominent when the muscle contracts

Structure of the muscle

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Origin and intersection

-Two ends of the muscle-One stays fixed and one moves-Closest to center of body is usually fixed

Rectus Abdominus

Most superficial muscle in anterior trunkUpwards from pubis to ribs on either side of midline"six pack" appearancePull trunk forward when they contract

External obliques

Side and front of the trunkUnder rectus abdominusLower 8 ribs to iliumSideways and bending movement and rotation

Erector Spinae

-Overlapping muscles that run alongside most of the spine-Originate in ribs, cervical, thoracic and lumbar verebrae, illiym-Different insertion points-Pull trunk into extension when contract for person to lean back

Muscles of upper extremity

DeltoidPectoralisMajor and biceps brachiiTrapeziuzLatissimus dorsiTriceps brachii

Deltoid

-Most prominent and useful shoulder muscles-Origionates on scapula and clavicle-Inserts onto lateral humerus-Involved in shoulder movements

Pectoralis Major

-Originates on clavicle, ternum, and anterior ribs-Covers entire anterior chest region-Tendon forms front of armpit-Insets to the inside of the humerusShoulder movements where arm is brought forward or up

Biceps Brachii

-Two muscle heads that originate on scapula-Inserts onto radius and ulna-Shoulder and elbow movementFlexes or brings the arm upwards at shoulder and flexes at the elbow

Trapezius

-Triangular muscle on posterior neck and upper back-Origin is base of skill and along cervical and thoracic vertebrae-Inserts onto clavicle and scapula-Main action is to raise shoulders-Controls movements of the scapula (important for powerful shoulder movement)

Latissimus dorsi

-Large muscle located on the back-Sacrum and illium along lumbar and thoracic vertebrae-Tendon forms posterior border of armpit-INserts onto inside of humerous close to insertion of the pectoralis-Brings arm backwards-Rotates arm inwards

Triceps Brachii

-Upper arm-Origin has three heads on scapula and humerus-Insertion is on bony prominence on proximal and posterior ulna-Shoulder and elbow movement-Extends of moves arm backwards at the shoulder-Straitens at the elbow`

Illiopsoas

-Originates on the lumbar vertebrae and illium-Attaches to inner femur-Brings thigh upwards at hip

Satorius

-Ilium to medial tibia-Crosses knee and hop joints-Brings thigh upwards at the hip-Also bends the knee

Four muscles in quadricep Muscle group

Rector femorisVastus medialisVastus lateralisVastus intermediusForm quadriceps tendon that insert into the patellaInserts also onto the anterior and upper tibiaStraighten the knee joint

Rectus Femoris

Part of quadriceporigionates at illium

Vastus lateralis

Located on lateral thighoriginates on illium

Vastus medialis

Medial thighOriginates on illium

Vastus intermedius

Between lateralis and medialisUnder rectus femoris

Tibialis anterior

Front of lower legRuns between tibia and fibulaInserts onto first metatarsal and tarsal bonesContracts, pulls toes towards shin

Gluteus maximus

Large muscleCovers posterior hip and buttocksOriginates on the sacrum, ilium, and coccyxInserts to the upper part of the lateral femurContracts and moves thigh backwards at the hip into extension

Three muscles in hamstring group

Biceps femorisSemitendinosusSemimembranosuslocated on posterior thigh

Bicept Femoris

Part of hamstringOriginates on ischiumInserts on head of fibula and lateral tibiaExtend hip and flex the knee

Semitendinosus

Originates on ischiumInserts on medial tibia

Semimembranosus

Originates on ischiumInserts on medial tibia

Gastrocnemius

Most superficial calf muscleTwo headsOriginate on the posterior femurMuscle crosses knee and ankle joint

Soleus

Origionates on the posterior tibia and fibulaLocaed underneath the gastrocnemius

Gastrocnemius and Soleus

Form the calfTendons join to form the achilles tendonAttaches to the calcaneus (heel)