Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
18
Chapters
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Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Chapter 2 - Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 2 - Cardio-Respiratory Exercise Physiology
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 3 - Nutrition & Energy Systems
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 4 - Movement Analysis
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 5 - Skill In Sport
Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance
Chapter 6 - Measurement & evaluation of human performance
Chapter 7 - Training to optimize physiological performance
Chapter 7 - Training to optimize physiological performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 8 - Environmental Factors & Performance
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 9 - Non-Nutritional Ergogenic Aids
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 10 - Individual Differences In Sport
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 11 - Motivation In Sport & Exercise
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 12 - Arousal, Anxiety & Performance
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 13 - Psychological Skills Training
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 14 - Overtraining, Stress & Burnout In Adolescent Athletes
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 15 - Physical Activity & Health
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 16 - Nutrition For Sport & Exercise
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 17 - Internal Assessment & Practical Work
Chapter 18 - Perparing For Your Exams
Chapter 18 - Perparing For Your Exams
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Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL

Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Master Human Anatomy: Decode Skeletal & Muscular Systems Easily

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Ahoy, young explorer! ๐Ÿš€ Let's embark on a fun-filled journey through the fantastic world of our bones and muscles! Hold onto your hats, here we go!

Bones bones & more bones ๐Ÿฆด

  • Bony Scavenger Hunt

    • Proximal to the phalanges: Metacarpals (think of the bones in your hand before your fingers!)
    • Anterior to the distal end of the femur: Patella (your kneecap!)
    • Posterior to the clavicle: Scapula (your shoulder blade.)
    • And so on...
  • Skeleton Assembly

    • Axial Skeleton: Your central frame! It includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
    • Appendicular Skeleton: Your limbs and their attachments. Imagine this as the appendages attached to your axial skeleton!
  • Pelvic Girdle Rockstars: Ilium, Ischium, and Pubis. Think of them as the bony belt holding your legs!

  • Longest Bone Award: Femur! Your trusty thigh bone.

  • Why Skeletons Aren't Just For Halloween

    • Support
    • Protection
    • Movement
    • Storage
    • Blood Cell Production
  • Vertebral Column’s Roles

    (Imagine it as the backbone of your dance moves!)

    • Protects spinal cord
    • Supports head and body
    • Provides flexibility
  • Types of Bones: Long, short, flat, irregular.

    • The Dancing Queen: Long bones! These bones are essential for movement.
  • Bone Type Match-Up

    • Patella: Short bone
    • Metacarpals: Long bone
    • And so on...
  • Axial Vs. Appendicular

    • Axial: Protection and support
    • Appendicular: Mobility and movement
  • Hard as a Rock – Compact Bone: Found in the outer layer of all bones.

  • Swiss Cheese – Cancellous Bone: Found in the ends of long bones and the insides of other bones.

  • Long Bone Anatomy

  • Ends: Epiphyses
  • Shaft: Diaphysis
  • Medullary Cavity Treasure: Yellow bone marrow (fat storage) and red bone marrow (blood cell factory).

  • Joint Stability Influencers

  • Shape of bones
  • Ligament arrangement
  • Muscle strength and tension
  • Gravity
  • Synovial Joint Fiesta
  • Types: Pivot, hinge, saddle, plane, condyloid, and ball-and-socket.
  • Champion of Movement: Ball-and-socket (like your hip and shoulder joints!)
  • Joint Junction
  • Fibrous Joints: Fixed joints (like the ones in your skull).
  • Cartilaginous Joints: Slightly movable (like your spine).
  • Synovial Joints: Freely movable (most of your body joints).
  • Elbow's Identity: Hinge joint (think of a door hinge!)

  • Articular Cartilage: Found at the ends of bones. It's like a cushion to prevent bones from rubbing!

  • Synovial Fluid: Found inside the synovial joint. It’s the body's natural joint oil to keep things smooth.

  • Bursae: Found between bones and soft tissues. They're little fluid-filled pillows to prevent friction.

  • Tendon: Connects muscle to bone.

  • Ligament: Connects bone to bone.

Muscle mania ๐Ÿ’ช

  • Shoulder’s A-Team: Deltoid, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres major and minor.

  • Hip’s Heroes: Gluteus maximus, medius, minimus, iliopsoas.

  • Longest Muscle Trophy: Sartorius! It runs from your hip to your knee.

  • Rower’s Pride: Latissimus dorsi.

Muscle Match-Up

  • From ilium, lumbar, etc., to humerus: Latissimus dorsi.
  • From ischium and femur to lateral tibia: Biceps femoris.
  • And so on...

Muscle’s Magic Properties

  • Contractility
  • Excitability
  • Extensibility
  • Elasticity

Fascinating Fascia

  • Epimysium: Surrounds entire muscle.
  • Perimysium: Surrounds bundles of muscle fibers.
  • Endomysium: Surrounds individual muscle fibers.
  • Muscle's Stripes: From the repeated pattern of muscle fibers (sarcomeres)!

  • Calf Crew: Gastrocnemius (most superficial) and Soleus.

  • Quadriceps Quartet: Four muscles - Rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and vastus lateralis.

  • Hamstrings Trio: Three muscles - Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus.

Remember, knowledge is power and your body is an incredible machine! Stay curious and keep exploring! ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ‰

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Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science HL

Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Master Human Anatomy: Decode Skeletal & Muscular Systems Easily

Word Count Emoji
626 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited onย 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Ahoy, young explorer! ๐Ÿš€ Let's embark on a fun-filled journey through the fantastic world of our bones and muscles! Hold onto your hats, here we go!

Bones bones & more bones ๐Ÿฆด

  • Bony Scavenger Hunt

    • Proximal to the phalanges: Metacarpals (think of the bones in your hand before your fingers!)
    • Anterior to the distal end of the femur: Patella (your kneecap!)
    • Posterior to the clavicle: Scapula (your shoulder blade.)
    • And so on...
  • Skeleton Assembly

    • Axial Skeleton: Your central frame! It includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
    • Appendicular Skeleton: Your limbs and their attachments. Imagine this as the appendages attached to your axial skeleton!
  • Pelvic Girdle Rockstars: Ilium, Ischium, and Pubis. Think of them as the bony belt holding your legs!

  • Longest Bone Award: Femur! Your trusty thigh bone.

  • Why Skeletons Aren't Just For Halloween

    • Support
    • Protection
    • Movement
    • Storage
    • Blood Cell Production
  • Vertebral Column’s Roles

    (Imagine it as the backbone of your dance moves!)

    • Protects spinal cord
    • Supports head and body
    • Provides flexibility
  • Types of Bones: Long, short, flat, irregular.

    • The Dancing Queen: Long bones! These bones are essential for movement.
  • Bone Type Match-Up

    • Patella: Short bone
    • Metacarpals: Long bone
    • And so on...
  • Axial Vs. Appendicular

    • Axial: Protection and support
    • Appendicular: Mobility and movement
  • Hard as a Rock – Compact Bone: Found in the outer layer of all bones.

  • Swiss Cheese – Cancellous Bone: Found in the ends of long bones and the insides of other bones.

  • Long Bone Anatomy

  • Ends: Epiphyses
  • Shaft: Diaphysis
  • Medullary Cavity Treasure: Yellow bone marrow (fat storage) and red bone marrow (blood cell factory).

  • Joint Stability Influencers

  • Shape of bones
  • Ligament arrangement
  • Muscle strength and tension
  • Gravity
  • Synovial Joint Fiesta
  • Types: Pivot, hinge, saddle, plane, condyloid, and ball-and-socket.
  • Champion of Movement: Ball-and-socket (like your hip and shoulder joints!)
  • Joint Junction
  • Fibrous Joints: Fixed joints (like the ones in your skull).
  • Cartilaginous Joints: Slightly movable (like your spine).
  • Synovial Joints: Freely movable (most of your body joints).
  • Elbow's Identity: Hinge joint (think of a door hinge!)

  • Articular Cartilage: Found at the ends of bones. It's like a cushion to prevent bones from rubbing!

  • Synovial Fluid: Found inside the synovial joint. It’s the body's natural joint oil to keep things smooth.

  • Bursae: Found between bones and soft tissues. They're little fluid-filled pillows to prevent friction.

  • Tendon: Connects muscle to bone.

  • Ligament: Connects bone to bone.

Muscle mania ๐Ÿ’ช

  • Shoulder’s A-Team: Deltoid, supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres major and minor.

  • Hip’s Heroes: Gluteus maximus, medius, minimus, iliopsoas.

  • Longest Muscle Trophy: Sartorius! It runs from your hip to your knee.

  • Rower’s Pride: Latissimus dorsi.

Muscle Match-Up

  • From ilium, lumbar, etc., to humerus: Latissimus dorsi.
  • From ischium and femur to lateral tibia: Biceps femoris.
  • And so on...

Muscle’s Magic Properties

  • Contractility
  • Excitability
  • Extensibility
  • Elasticity

Fascinating Fascia

  • Epimysium: Surrounds entire muscle.
  • Perimysium: Surrounds bundles of muscle fibers.
  • Endomysium: Surrounds individual muscle fibers.
  • Muscle's Stripes: From the repeated pattern of muscle fibers (sarcomeres)!

  • Calf Crew: Gastrocnemius (most superficial) and Soleus.

  • Quadriceps Quartet: Four muscles - Rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, and vastus lateralis.

  • Hamstrings Trio: Three muscles - Biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus.

Remember, knowledge is power and your body is an incredible machine! Stay curious and keep exploring! ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ”๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽ‰