Year 10 - Physical education
Classification of bones applied to performance in physical activities and sports
Anatomy and physiology: the musculoskeletal system
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Unit Summary
This unit will examine the structure and function of both the skeletal and the muscular systems. It includes locating major bones and muscles before defining and analysing what movements are possible at different joints.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the different types of bone and their function in relation to sport.
Key Notes
- The shape and type of bones determines their function
- Short bones are used for fine movements
- Long bones are used for gross movements
- Flat bones are used for protection of vital organs
- Irregular bones are used for protection and muscle attachment
Vocabulary To Learn
- short bone: a small bone that is used for weight bearing
- long bone: a large bone that is used for leverage and movement
- flat bone: a bone that protects a vital organ and provides a flat surface for muscle attachment
- irregular bone: a bone shaped to provide protection and muscle attachment
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Little bones in the hand and foot are not considered long bones.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The shape and type of bones determines their function. Short bones are used for fine movements.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'short bone'
a small bone that is used for weight bearing.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Little bones in the hand and foot are not considered long bones. Correction: Bones are classified based on their shape, if the shaft is longer than than the width and depth of a bone, it is referred to as a long bone even if it is small in size.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Bones and structure of the skeleton Study Guide
- Classification of bones Study Guide
- Classification of joints Study Guide
- Different joints and their movements Study Guide
- Joints and their movements Study Guide
- Movements possible at different joints Study Guide
- Muscles and antagonistic pairs Study Guide
- Muscles of the body and antagonistic pairs Study Guide
- Structure and function of the skeleton Study Guide
- Structure of a synovial joint Study Guide
- Synovial joint structure and function Study Guide
- The functions of the skeleton Study Guide
- Types of muscle and muscle fibre Study Guide
- Types of muscle contraction (isometric, concentric and eccentric) Study Guide
- Voluntary muscles and antagonistic pairs Study Guide
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