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Description
Mind Map by Molly Heathcote, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Molly Heathcote
about 8 years ago
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Skeletal System
- Functions of the Skeleton
- Support
- Human Skeleton is an upright frame- gives
human body it's characteristic shape.
- Arranged to provide means of
support- body and its component
parts.
- Human Skeleton is an upright frame- gives
human body it's characteristic shape.
- Protection
- Bones form protective containers for internal organs.
- E.g. *Flat bones of skull surround and protect the
brain. * Bones of thorax protect the heart and lungs.
*Pelvic Girdle protects the reproductive organs.
- E.g. *Flat bones of skull surround and protect the
brain. * Bones of thorax protect the heart and lungs.
*Pelvic Girdle protects the reproductive organs.
- Bones form protective containers for internal organs.
- Movement
- Muscles attach to bones, enabling them to act as levers.
- Muscles attach to bones, enabling them to act as levers.
- Development of blood cells
- Mineral reservoir
- Support
- Types of Joint + Cartilage, Tendons and Ligaments
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