Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL
18
Chapters
196
Notes
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 SL
Sports, Exercise & Health Science SL

Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Uncover The Astonishing Science Behind Bone Strength & Adaptability

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619 words
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๐ŸŽ‰ Fun Fact! Bone structure can be likened to reinforced concrete where metal rods run through a block of concrete to give it strength.

Components of bone

  • ๐Ÿงฌ Collagen Fibers: These protein fibers provide bone with high tensile strength. That means bones resist being stretched or torn apart.

Real-world example: Think of bones like a tough rubber band that doesn’t easily snap when pulled.

  • ๐Ÿ’ง Water

  • ๐Ÿง‚ Mineral Salts: They accumulate around the collagen fibers and crystallize, making the tissue hard.

Describing bone structure

  • Diaphysis: The shaft or mid-section of a long bone.
    • Made of compact bone (hard bone).
    • Compact bone is dense and provides protection and support. Think of this as the hard outer shell of a candy!
  • Proximal and Distal Epiphysis: The ends of the bone.
    • Made of cancellous or spongy bone.
    • Imagine it like honeycomb with many spaces.
    • Fun location alert! ๐Ÿšจ Red bone marrow is stored here, where blood cell production occurs.

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

Chapter 1 - Musculoskeletal Anatomy

Uncover The Astonishing Science Behind Bone Strength & Adaptability

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

Table of content

๐ŸŽ‰ Fun Fact! Bone structure can be likened to reinforced concrete where metal rods run through a block of concrete to give it strength.

Components of bone

  • ๐Ÿงฌ Collagen Fibers: These protein fibers provide bone with high tensile strength. That means bones resist being stretched or torn apart.

Real-world example: Think of bones like a tough rubber band that doesn’t easily snap when pulled.

  • ๐Ÿ’ง Water

  • ๐Ÿง‚ Mineral Salts: They accumulate around the collagen fibers and crystallize, making the tissue hard.

Describing bone structure

  • Diaphysis: The shaft or mid-section of a long bone.
    • Made of compact bone (hard bone).
    • Compact bone is dense and provides protection and support. Think of this as the hard outer shell of a candy!
  • Proximal and Distal Epiphysis: The ends of the bone.
    • Made of cancellous or spongy bone.
    • Imagine it like honeycomb with many spaces.
    • Fun location alert! ๐Ÿšจ Red bone marrow is stored here, where blood cell production occurs.

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