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List the 5 functions of the skeletal system |
Protection Shape Support Movement Blood production |
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4 types of bones |
Long-femur,humerus-movement-to generate strength and speed Short-carpals,tarsals-shock absorption-spreading load Flat-ribs,cranium-protection of vital organs, attachment of muscles to help movement Irregular-vertebrae,face-provide shape, protection |
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Synovial joints and connective tissue functions: |
CARTILAGE reduces friction. Acts as a shock absorber. SYNOVIAL FLUID lubricates the joint. SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE produces synovial fluid. TENDON joins muscle to bone enabling movement. LIGAMENT joins bone to bone, stabilising the joint. |
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Tendons |
Very strong, non-elastic cords that join muscles to the bone. |
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Cartilage |
A tough but flexible tissue that acts as a buffer between the bones at joints. |
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Ligaments |
Bonds of fibre attached to the bones that lash to the joints. They help to keep the joints stable. |
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Name the 6 joints |
Hinge joint-elbow Ball and socket joint-hip Condyloid joint-wrist Pivot joint-between the axis and atlas vertebrae in the neck Saddle joint-thumb Gliding (plane) joint- vertebrae |
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