igpe bones , joints

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Function or skeleton

Shape and support

Muscle attachments for movement

Red blood cell production

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Long bones

Femur , humerus , tibia

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Flat bones

Cranium , pelvis, ribs

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Short bones

Carpals tarsals

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Fixed / immovable joint

Sternum , cranium

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Another word for fixed/immovable joint

Fibrous joint

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Freely movable joint

Hinge & ball and socket

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Anther word for freely movable joint

Synovial joint

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Hinge

Elbow knee ankle

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Ball and socket joint

Shoulder hip

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Slightly movable

Spine

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Another word for slightly movable joint

Cartilaginous joint

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Tendon

Connect muscle to bone

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Synovial membrane

Produce synovial fluid , surround joint capsule with synovial fluid

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Synovial fluid

Act as lubricant , reduces friction , reduce wear and tear

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Join capsule

Surround & protects the joint , hold bones together

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Cartilage

Act as cushion , act as shock absorber , protects end of bones

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Ligament

Connects and hold bones together

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Flexion

Bending a body part eg bicep curls

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Extension

Extending a body part

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Abduction

Movement away from the centre of the body (hand go up)

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Adduction

Movement towards centre of body

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Dorsiflexion

Tows move upwards (usual position ,90 degrees)

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Plantarflexion

Toes move downwards