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Skeletal System
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Mind Map on Skeletal System, created by EllieDoggett on 26/02/2014.
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Skeletal System
TYPES OF JOINTS
IMMOVABLE
No movement and the bones are fixed
Cranium
Pelvis
Slightly Moveable
The bones are linked by cartilage to allow for slight movement
Spinal Column
Ribs and sternum
Freely Moveable (Synovial Joints)
Ball and socket joint
Shoulder/hip
Hinge joint
Elbow/knee
Saddle Joint
Thumb
Pivot Joint
Neck
Condyloid Joint
Wrist-where the radius/ulna and carpals meet
Gliding Joint
Wrist-between the carpals
The 8 body systems
Digestive System
Respiratory System
Muscular system
Nervous System
Skeletal System
Hormonal System
Circulatory System
Excretory System
Types of bones
Long
ulna
Humerus
Femur
Short
phalanges
Flat
Cranium
Ribs
Pelvis
Irregular
Patella
Carpals
Vertebrae
Functions of skeleton
Protection
ribs protect the heart and lungs
Shape
Gives shape to the body
Support
Holds vital organs in place provides a place for the attachment of muscles
Blood production
Red and white blood cells are produced in the bone marrow
Movement
Muscles pull on the skeleton to cause movement. movement occurs at the joint
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