1.1 Skeletal system
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- 1.1 The skeletal system
- 1.1.1 Distinguish between axial and appendicular skeleton.
- Axial: Skull, ribs, sternum, vertebral column
- Vertebral column: cervial - 7 bones; thoracic - 12 bones; lumbar - 5 bones; sacral - 5 bones (fused as one; coccyx - 4 bones (fused as one)
- C, The, Long, Spinal, Column
- Vertebral column: cervial - 7 bones; thoracic - 12 bones; lumbar - 5 bones; sacral - 5 bones (fused as one; coccyx - 4 bones (fused as one)
- Appendicular: Pectoral girdle (scapula, clavicle), Humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges, pelvic girdle (ilium, ishium and pubis), femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges
- Axial: Skull, ribs, sternum, vertebral column
- 1.1.2 Distinguish between the axial and appendicular skeleton in terms of function
- Storage and release of minerals such as calcium and phosphorus
- Support and maintenance of posture
- Blood cell production or haemopoeiesis
- Protection of vital organs
- 1.1.3 State the four types of bone
- Long
- Short
- Flat
- Irregular
- 1.1.4 Structure of a long bone
- Articular catrilage
- Spongy bone
- Epiphysis
- Compact bone
- periosteum
- 1.1.6 Functions of connective tissue
- Cartilage
- Covers and protects joints
- Ligament
- Bone to bone
- Tendon
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- Cartilage
- 1.1. 7 Define the term joint
- A joint occurs where two or more bones articulate
- 1.1.8 Distinguish between different types of joints in relation to movement
- Fibrous
- Cartilaginous
- Synovial joints
- 1.1.9 Feature of synovial joint
- Articular cartilage
- Synovial membrane
- Synovial fluid
- Bursae
- Meniscus
- Ligament
- Articular Cartilage
- 1.1.10 types of synovial joints
- hinge
- ball and socket
- Condyloid
- Pivot
- Gliding
- Saddle
- 1.1.1 Distinguish between axial and appendicular skeleton.
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