The Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis has on Exercise and the workings of a Boxing Jab.

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Craig Boags

The Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis has on Exercise and the workings of a Boxing Jab.

Student Name: Craig Boags

Module Title: Anatomy
Module Code: 4SN005

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Contents Page                                                                2

Introduction                                                                        3

Task one                                                                        4-6

        - Rheumatoid Arthritis                                                 4

        - Osteoporosis                                                         6

Task two                                                                        8-11

        - Boxing jab                                                                8        

Conclusion                                                                        11        

References                                                                        12                                                

The Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis has on Exercise and the workings of a Boxing Jab.

Introduction

The structure and function of the skeleton, joints and muscles is essential to the support and movement of the human body. To create movement in the body, two main systems are used.

The first of which is the skeletal system, which protects and supports the body organs and provides a framework the muscles in the body use to cause movement.

Secondly, the muscular system, which allows manipulation of the environment, locomotion, and facial expression. The muscular system also maintains posture and produces heat.

“Just about all movements of the human body are a result of muscle contraction” 

(Elaine N. Marieb, 1999, page 157)

This statement is true, however it is not muscles alone which produce movement as the skeletal and joints play a main part too. The joints are a major factor when performing movement because the joints hold the bone together securely but also give the rigid skeleton mobility.

All of these systems work together to form movements (voluntary or involuntary) such as adduction, abduction, circumduction, rotation, flexion, extension for example.

The two skeletal disorders which are going to be discussed in this essay are Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis as these disorders limit the movement which leads to hindering exercise participation. Also these diseases mainly occur more in adult females than adult males.  

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This assignment will be researching in detail the exercise movement of a Jab in Boxing and will be reflecting upon the bones, joints and muscles used to perform that activity.

Task one

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an inflammatory and autoimmune disease. It is a systemic disorder where inflammatory changes not only affect synovial joints but also many other spots including the heart, blood vessels and skin.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is more common in females than males and can affect all ages although it usually develops between the ages of 35 and 55. The joints ...

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