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Functional Anatomy - The Skeletal system
Aims - to help the learner better understand the skeleton using correct definitions and anatomical terms, covers all key basics for the course
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The Skeletal SystemAim – to understand the functions of the skeletal system and know
the name of the bones.
, Functions of the skeleton
Functions Explanation
Support & weight Keeps the body upright and keep organs in place. Gives your
bearing body its shape.
Protection Protect vital organs e.g. the brain is protected by the cranium, the
heart and lungs are protected by the ribs.
Attachment Tendons and ligaments attach to bones, bones create joints,
muscle contract to move joint / create leverage
Production & Red and white blood cell production in bone marrow. Storage of
Storage minerals e.g. calcium and phosphus.
Movement Bones provide lever system which muscle can pull and create
movement
, The skeleton in 2 parts
1. Axial skeleton (80) – 2. Appendicular skeleton (
- Auditory Ossicles - Clavicle - Phalang
- Vertebral column Cranial - Humerus - Femur
and Facial bones - Scapulae - Pelvis
- Hyoid bone - Ulna - Tibia / F
- Sternum - Radius - Patella
- Ribs - Carpals - Tarsals
- Metacarpals - Metatar
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