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Appendicular Skeleton. 126 bones of the shoulders, arms, hands, hips, legs and feet. Types of bones. Long, short, flat and irregular. Long bones. Femur. Short bones . Wrist and ankles More than half of short bones are in hand and feet. Flat bones. Ribs, skull. Irregular bones.
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Appendicular Skeleton • 126 bones of the shoulders, arms, hands, hips, legs and feet
Types of bones • Long, short, flat and irregular
Long bones • Femur
Short bones • Wrist and ankles • More than half of short bones are in hand and feet
Flat bones • Ribs, skull
Irregular bones • Vertebrae – shape that does not fit into any of the other three categories
Cartilage • Strong, Flexible connective tissue • Line surfaces of the joints and enable them to move smoothly, cushion adjoining vertebrae and support nose and ears • Baby’s skeleton is mostly cartilage but through ossification the cartilage is replaced by bone
Joints • Ball and socket • Allows the widest range of movement; backward, forward, sideways, and in a circle • Shoulder and Hip
Joints • Pivot Joint – bony projection allows rotation • First two vertebrae in neck
Joints • Ellipsoidal Joint – Like the one in you wrist • Overall part fits into a curved space • Allows all types of movement except pivitol
Joints • Hinge Joint – Allows bending and straightening as the fingers. The knee and elbow are hinge joints
Care of the skeletal system • Nutrition and exercise affect eh health of skeletal system • Milk (vitamin D) helps build bones • Peas, beans, liver, cottage cheese, broccoli and whole grains • Weight Bering exercises help bones stay strong
Problems of the Skeletal system Fractures Two categories simple(closed)-the broken bone does not protrude, or stick out, through the skin Compound- (open) – One or both bone ends project through the skin
Fractures • Fractures also classified according to the shape or pattern of the break 3 classifications • Hairline Fracture – • Transverse - • Comminuted Fracture -
Fractures • Hairline – Fracture is incomplete and the ends of the bones do not separate
Fractures • Transverse Fracture – The fracture is completely across the bone • May result from a sharp blow or stress by prolonged running
Fractures • Comminuted Fracture – The bone shatters into more than two pieces, usually from severe force like auto accident
Osteoporosis • Bone density decreases causing bones to become brittle and easily fractured • Women especially vulnerable to this after menopause • No longer producing estrogen to help maintain bone mass
Scoliosis • Lateral side to side curvature of the spine
Injuries to the Joints • Dislocation – bone slips from its normal position at a joint • Usually accompanied by tearing of joint ligament • Do not attempt to replace bone
Torn Cartilage • Can result from sharp blow or sever twisting of a joint • Arthroscopic surgery
Bunion • Painful swelling of the bursa in the first jint of the big toe • Caused by wearing tight shoes
Bursitis • Bursa in a joint becomes inflamed • Common in the shoulder and knee joints • Usually the result of pressure, friction or slight injury to the membrane around the joint
Arthritis • Inflammation of a joint with pain, swelling and stiffness and redness • Most common type is Osteoarthritis – results from wear and tear on the joint and most commonly troubles older adults
Repetitive Motion Injuries • Carpal Tunnel – Caused by prolonged repetitive motion