SKELETON
4 Functions of Skeleton and key points /
examples
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JOINTS
3 Types of joints and their characteristics
JOINTS
5 types of Synovial Joints
Protection of vital organs e.g.
skull – brain, ribs – heart and
lungs
Shape and Support – Provide
frame for all of body
Blood Production – Bone marrow
produces red blood cells
Movement – Muscles are attached
to bones
- Bones form joints
1) Fixed / Immovable – e.g. Cranium –
Lots of small piece of bone joined
together – they do NOT move
2) Slightly Movable – e.g. Vertebrae –
Small amount of movement but quite
stable
3) Freely Moveable / Synovial – e.g.
shoulder, knee, hip
Gliding – e.g. tarsals and carpals
Hinge – e.g. knee, elbow
Pivot – e.g. neck
Ball and Socket – e.g. shoulder, hip
Saddle – e.g. thumb
CONNECTIVE TISSUES
1) Tendons – connect muscle to bone
What are the 3 types and what do they do?
2) Ligaments – connect bone to bone
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Cartilage – covers the end of bones
at a joint to prevent friction