Premedical Biology: Motor Mechanism
Premedical Biology: Motor Mechanism
Motor mechanism
Skeletal system
Function
Support
The pelvis and associated ligaments and muscles provide a floor for the
pelvic structures. Without the ribs, costal cartilages, and the intercostal
muscles the lungs would collapse.
Movement
The joints between bones permit movement. Movement is powered by
skeletal muscles, which are attached to the skeleton.
Protection
The skull protects the brain, the eyes, and the middle and inner ears.
The vertebrae protect the spinal cord.
The rib cage, spine, and sternum protect the lungs, heart and major
blood vessels.
The clavicle and scapula protect the shoulder.
The ilium and spine protect the digestive and urogenital systems and
the hip.
Function
Blood cell production
The skeleton is the site of haematopoiesis, which takes place in red
bone marrow. Marrow is found in the center of long bones.
Storage
Bone matrix can store calcium and is involved in calcium metabolism,
and bone marrow can store iron in ferritin and is involved in iron
metabolism.
Endocrine regulation
Bone cells release a hormone called osteocalcin, which contributes to
mineralization, development of teeth and bones, and increases the
adrenalin level [the regulation of glucose and fat deposition].
Endosketeleton
dynamic structure
Collagen structure with inorganic matter predominantly
hydroxyapatit (Ca5(PO4)3OH)
ventral (anterior)
dorsal (posterior)
lateral
medial
proximal
distal
Human skeleton
endochondral ossification
- flat bones of the skull and the clavicles are formed from
3. Saddle
5. Pivot
Pivot joints are found in humans in the neck, forearms, knees, and other parts of
A pivot joint is composed of a bone and ligament ring rotating around another
bone.
Fuselage framework
Backbone (columna verterbralis)
(atlas, axis)
Th1-Th12
• 5 lumbar (vv.lumbales) L1-5
• 5 sacral (vv.sacrales) S1 -5
2 pairs free
Upper limb, Arm
• Clavicle
• Scapula
• Humerus
• Radius
• Ulna
• Carpal bones
• Metacarpals
• Phalanges
Lower limb, Leg
Pelvis
1. Sacrum
2. Ilium
3. Ischium
4. Pubic bone
5. Pubic symphysis
6. Acetabulum
7. Foramen obturator
8. Coccyx
– Voluntary control
MAXIMUS = largest
Gluteus Maximus
MEDIUS = middle
Gluteus Medius
MINIMUS = smallest
Gluteus Minimus
LONGUS = longest
Fibularis Longus
BREVIS = short
Fibularis Brevis
TERTIUS = shortest
Fibularis Tertius
Classification - relative to
number of tendons of origin
BICEPS = Two
Biceps Brachii
Biceps Femoris
TRICEPS = Three
Triceps Brachii
QUADRICEPS = Four
Quadriceps Femoris
Classification - relative to shape of the muscle
DELTOID = triangular shape Δ
TRAPEZIUS = trapezoid shape
SERRATUS = saw-toothed ♒
RHOMBOIDEUS = rhomboid shape
TERES = round ○
Classification - relative to
origin
Latissimus Dorsi
Triceps Brachii
• Gluteus Maximus
Gluteus Medius
Gluteus Minimus