(ST) Increased synovial fluid = - increases range of movement, (ST) Muscles become more - pliable (elastic), (ST) Muscles becoming more pliable... - leads to increased range of movement, (ST) working muscles - increased flexibility and suppleness, wider range of movement available, (ST) an increased production of - synovial fluid, joints now more lubricated, (ST) Joints now more lubricated which means... - they're able to move more freely, smoothly and a greater range of movement at the joints, (LT) Bones become.............with an reduced risk of ........... - stronger, osteoporosis, (LT) Increase in synovial fluid into joints means a decrease in... - viscosity over time improving the range of movement, (LT) Reduces the risk of... - osteoarthritis, (LT) Cartilage in joints grows... - thicker and strengthens the joint, (LT) Ligaments are able to bear more load as... - collagen fibres increase, (HB) Improved balance and coordination - helps to prevent accidents and injuries through falls, (HB) Improved flexibility, speed and mobility - supports independent living in older age, improves performance in sport and physical activity performance in sport and physical activity, (HB) Prevents osteoporosis - less chance of breaking bones, (HB) Prevents osteoarthritis - staying pain free in older age, (HB) Able to sustain physical activity for longer periods of time - to continually improve the function of body systems, 206 - Bones in the body, Skeletal system is made up of... - bones, cartilage and joints, Bones provide... - framework of support for our muscles and protect vital organs, Skeleton is divided into... - axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton, Axil skeleton - the central point or the axis of the skeleton which provides the main support for the body, Appendicular skeleton - bones that support the axial skeleton, Number of bones in the axil skeleton - 80, Number of bones in appendicular skeleton - 126, Examples of axil skeleton - •Cranium, ribs, sternum, coccyx, thoracic vertebrae,

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