Long Bones
They’re longer than are wide
Functions of the Long Bone
Source of red blood cell production
Enables large movements that increase the speed or range
Acts as a lever to generate more force on an object
Sporting example of the Long Bone being used
Femur allows a large of movement tot increase force as the football is kicked
Examples of Long Bones
Tibia
Fibula
Humerus
Femur
Ulna
Radius
Phalanges
Short Bones
They’re as long as they are wide
Functions of the Short Bone
Increased stabiity and reduce unwanted movement
Weight bearing which helps the body to remain upright
Absorbs shock
Sporting example of the Shot Bone being used
Tarsals help support the body’s weight so the netball player remains upright
Examples of the Short Bone
Tarsals and Carpals
Flat Bones
Broad, flat and normally thin
Functions of the Flat Bone
Protects vital organs to reduce injury
Enables muscle attachment to generate movement
Produces red blood cells in adults
Sporting ample of the Flat Bone being used
Cranium protects the brain in a rugby scrum
Examples of the Flat Bone
Skull
Pelvis
Sarum
Ribs
Scapula
Coccyx
Clavicle s
Sternum
Irregular bones
Unusually shaped for unique purposes
Functions of the Irregular Bone
Ease joint movement
Have specific functions
Are anchor points for further muscle attachment
Sporting example of the Irregualr bone being used
Vertebral Column helps a gymnast ben their back to perform a routine
Examples of Irregular Bones
Vertebral Column and Mandible
Sesamoid Bone
Is held within the tendon and covered in cartilage
Functions of the Sesamoid bone
Eases joint movement
Reduces and resists friction
Ensures movement sent slowed down
Sporting example of the Sesamoid bone being used
Patella reduces friction at the knee as the football is kicked in American football
Example of a Sesamoid bone
Patella
Appendicular skeleton
The outer skeleton
Axial skeleton
The centre skeleton
Bones of the appendicular skeleton
Clavicle
Scapula
Ulna
Tibia
Fibula
Phalanges
Patella
Pelvis
Tarsals
Bones of the Axial skeleton
Cranium
Sternum
Ribs
Vertebral column
