Skeletal System
What is one function of the Skeletal System
Protection
Storage
Support
Movement
What kind of joint is the elbow joint?
Hinge
Tendons connect
Muscles to Bones
Ligaments connect
Bone to Bone
Who is WADA?
World Anti Doping Agency
What is the "shin bone" called?
Tibia
Longest bone in the body?
Femur
What is the group of muscles on the anterior of the upper leg?
Quadriceps
Example of Fusiform Muscle
Bicep
Where is ASADA based?
Australia
What are the articulating bones of the Shoulder Joint?
Humerous, Scapula and Clavicle
How do you characterise a short bone?
They are wider than they are long
What is the role of the bicep in the bicep curl?
Agonist
What is the antagonist muscle in Knee FLEXION
Hamstrings
What is the legal enhancement that builds muscle size and helps repair muscles
Protein
What are the phalanges connected to?
Metatarsals
Metacarpals
Three types of pennate muscles
Uni-Pennate
Bi-Pennate
Multi-Pennate
What is the size principle?
MU recruited from smallest to largest, slow twitch to fast twitch
What are the characterstics of a Fast Twitch fibre?
Fast Contraction, Explosive, White and Fatigue quickly
Steroids, Human Growth Hormones
How does SS and the MS work together to produce movement?
The bones are attached to specific joint types which are responsible for a specific movement this is where muscular contractions and extenstions work togather to generate movement.
What kind of joint is the cranium?
Fiberous
Difference between Fusiform and Pennate Muscles
Fusiform = contract for speed
Pennate = Contract for power
How does the muscular system relate with the cardiovascular system?
The cardiovascular system delivers essential nutrients and oxygen through the blood to the muscles for movement and function.
Explain the purpose of altitude training?
Training at altitude exposes the body to lower oxygen levels. This stimulates the production of red blood cells and haemoglobin, increasing oxygen transport and improving aerobic performance when returning to sea level.