the branch of science concerned with the physical structures of the body

the study of how the human body works or functions

a combination of the muscular and skeletal system comprising of muscles, bones, joints and connective tissues

the structural frame that supports the body and is made up by a collection of bones

The functions of the skeleton

Physical education

Classification of bones applied to performance in physical activities and sports

Classification of joints

Movements possible at different joints

Types of muscle and muscle fibre

Voluntary muscles and antagonistic pairs

This unit will examine the structure and function of both the skeletal and the muscular systems. It includes locating major bones and muscles before defining and analysing what movements are possible at different joints.

Anatomy and physiology: the musculoskeletal system

The tibia and fibula are both located in which part of the body?

Which of the following bones does not articulate at the hip?

Name the bone identified in the image below.

provide a framework to hold the body upright and protect spinal cord

Match the main function to the following bones.

Where within the bones are blood cells produced?

Phosphorus and which other mineral is stored in bones to help keep us healthy?

Which of the following is an example of a bone?

The {{ }} column is a collection of bones that protects the spinal cord.

The {{ }} help with breathing and also protect the heart and lungs.

The place that two or more bones meet to enable movement is called a ...

allows movement when muscles contract to leverage bones

enables gaseous exchange to get oxygen into the body

Match the following bodily systems with their function.

The functions of the skeleton

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