Skeletal system

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Functions of skeleton
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Protection cranium to protect the brain
Shape Gives the body shape
Support holds your vital organs in place when playing sport. The vertebral column holds the body upright.
Movement muscle are attached to bones, which are jointed. When the muscles contract the bones move
Blood protection red blood cells (to carry oxygen) and white blood cells (to protect against infection) are produced in the bone marrow of some bones.
Abduction Movement away from midline of the body, star jump
Adduction movement towards midline of the body, return of star jump
Extension Straightening limbs at a joint
Flexion Bending limbs at a joint
Rotation Circular movement around a fixed point
Ligament joins bone to bone, stabilising the joint
Tendon joins muscle to bone, enabling movement
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