Joints and muscles GCSE biology revision of Joints and muscles 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyCells, tissues and organsGCSEOCR Created by: harryCreated on: 01-04-13 11:48 What is a joint? Where two bones meet 1 of 14 What is the main joint in the human body? Synovial joint 2 of 14 List the 5 parts of the synovial joint Bone, Ligament, Cartilage, Synovial membrane and Synovial fluid 3 of 14 What is the job of the ligament? To hold the bones together 4 of 14 What is the job of the Cartilage? It is to stop the bones rubbing together and also as a shock absorber 5 of 14 What is the job of the Synovial membrane? It releases synovial fluid 6 of 14 What is the job of the Synovial fluid? To lubricate the joint 7 of 14 Name two different kinds of joint Ball and socket and hinge joint 8 of 14 Describe a ball and socket joint Can move in all directions and also rotate 9 of 14 Describe a hinge joint Can move backwards and forwards but not sideways 10 of 14 What are muscles attached to bones with? Tendons 11 of 14 What are two muscles that come in pairs called? Antagonistic pairs 12 of 14 What happens to the lower arm when the bicep contracts? The lower arm is pulled up 13 of 14 What happens to the lower arm when the tricep contracts? The lower arm is pulled down 14 of 14
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