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Anatomy

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Description

This course provides you with basic understanding anatomy. This includes the names, functions, and types of the skeleton system. The names and functions of the muscular system. The types of movement (muscular movements, joint movements) and how to describe them with technical terms. Finally, the types and names of joints and connective tissues.

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The 5 main functions of the skeleton system

Context

The human skeleton is surrounded by the  soft tissues of the body and is a living structure capable of adaption, growth and regeneration. In this way it differs from the non-living exterior skeletons of animals, such as insects, which have to be shed and replaced at each growth period of the animal.    The skeleton is made up of over 200 bones, joints, cartilages and ligaments. A major function of the skeleton is to provide shape and support to your body.  Without this support our body would simply collapse. Shape and support does not mean posture! Posture is a function of the muscular system.    The bones provide movement by allowing muscles to attach to the bones. The shapes and relationships of bones where they join each other are a factor in determining the type of movement allowed by the joint.    The skeleton protects your various organs by forming protective walls and cavities, for example, your rib cage protects your heart and lungs and your skull protects your brain.   The bones are a source of blood supply. Both red and white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow. The bones are also a store for minerals (eg calcium and magnesium) required for body functions.
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Slide Set

4 types of bones with a brief description and examples
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Flashcards

Flash cards of the names of the main bones in the body

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These are the main bones in your body. Notice the spelling and descriptions. The bones can be labelled on diagrams from three different views, front, side, and back (practice labelling diagram coming soon). You will label a diagram in the quiz on the skeletal system.
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Inside a bone with labelled picture and how to take care of bones
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Quiz

Quiz on the skeletal system outlining: - Functions - Types of bones - Inside of bones - Names of main bones in the body
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Flashcards

Flashcards of the names of muscles
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Quiz

In this quiz you must recall the 4 main functions of the muscles and their names
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3 different types of joints and examples
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Types of moveable joints (synovial) with examples and an image
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