Question

1. Describe the location and function of the various joints in the body and the developmental care regarding the musculoskeletal system.

Answer 1

Ans) Joints are formed where bones come together.

- The six types of synovial joints are the pivot, hinge, saddle, plane, condyloid, and ball-and-socket joints.

- Pivot joints are found in your neck vertebrae, while hinge joints are located in your elbows, fingers, and knees.

- Saddle and plane joints are found in your hands.

- The skeletal system has five main functions in the body, three of which are external and visible to the naked eye, and two of which are internal.

• The external functions are: structure, movement and protection.

• The internal functions are: blood cell production and storage.

Development of Musculoskeletal system:

Age-related changes in joints. In a joint, bones do not directly contact each other. As age, joint movement becomes stiffer and less flexible because the amount of lubricating fluid inside joints decreases and the cartilage becomes thinner.

Developmental care of Musculoskeletal system:

- Eat foods rich in calcium.

- Try yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.

- Eat foods rich in vitamin D.

- Try eggs, fatty fish, soft margarine, and fortified milk.