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What is the function of shoulder bones?
What is the function of shoulder bones?
What type of joint allows the movement of bones in all directions?
What type of joint allows the movement of bones in all directions?
How do muscles allow movement in the body?
How do muscles allow movement in the body?
Which type of joint allows very limited movement to bones?
Which type of joint allows very limited movement to bones?
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How do earthworms move without bones?
How do earthworms move without bones?
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What is the main function of the skull in the human skeletal system?
What is the main function of the skull in the human skeletal system?
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What is the main difference between movement and locomotion?
What is the main difference between movement and locomotion?
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How many bones do humans have at birth?
How many bones do humans have at birth?
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Which part of the human body consists of 8 small bones called carpals?
Which part of the human body consists of 8 small bones called carpals?
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How does the skeletal system protect internal organs like lungs and heart?
How does the skeletal system protect internal organs like lungs and heart?
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What is the function of vertebrae in the human body?
What is the function of vertebrae in the human body?
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Why are X-rays used to determine the shapes of bones, especially in cases of fractures?
Why are X-rays used to determine the shapes of bones, especially in cases of fractures?
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Study Notes
Skeletal System
- The shoulder bones (scapula and clavicle) provide a wide range of motion, allowing for movement in all directions.
Joints
- Ball-and-socket joints allow for movement in all directions.
- Hinge joints allow movement in only one plane (e.g., bending and straightening the elbow).
- Fixed joints allow very limited movement or no movement at all.
Muscles and Movement
- Muscles work in pairs to allow movement in the body: when one muscle contracts, the other relaxes.
- Muscles are attached to bones and help move the body's skeleton.
Invertebrate Movement
- Earthworms move without bones using their muscular body walls, which contract and relax to propel them forward.
Skull Function
- The main function of the skull is to protect the brain.
Movement and Locomotion
- Movement refers to the act of changing position or moving parts of the body.
- Locomotion is movement from one place to another.
Human Skeletal System
- Humans are born with around 300 bones, which fuse to form around 206 bones by adulthood.
- The wrist consists of 8 small bones called carpals.
Skeletal System Protection
- The skeletal system protects internal organs like the lungs and heart by encasing them in a cage of bones.
Vertebrae Function
- Vertebrae make up the spine and provide support and protection for the spinal cord.
X-rays
- X-rays are used to determine the shapes of bones, especially in cases of fractures, as they can penetrate soft tissues but not bone.
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Test your knowledge on movement, locomotion, and the skeletal system. Understand how organisms articulate their body parts for various purposes and change position through synchronized limb movements. Explore the importance of the skeletal system in enabling movement.
