Structure of the Skeletal System
Task 1
Label the diagram below, using the following words.
Skull
Ulna
Ribs
Clavicle
Tibia
Scapula
Radius
Fibula
Sternum
Femur
Vertebral Column
Humerus
Pelvis
Patella
Metatarsals
Metacarpals Carpals
Phalanges
Tarsals
Function of the Skeletal System
Task 2
Describe the five functions of the skeleton.
Function -
Function Function -
Function Function -
Joints
Task 3
A joint is a point at which bones come together. Describe the three types:
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Slightly Moveable Joints – …………………………………………………………………………
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Synovial Joints – ………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Name Structure –
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Range of Movement -
Name Structure –
Examples–
Range of Movement -
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Structure of a Synovial Joint
Task 4
Label the diagram below using the following words:
Cartilage
Bone
Synovial Fluid
Ligament
Movement
Task 5
Describe the five types of movement and then label the diagrams below.
Flexion -
Extension -
Adduction -
Abduction -
Rotation -
Movements in the Joints
Task 6
Fill the gaps in the table by identifying the movement that occurs in two
synovial joints during four different types of physical activity.
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
Bowling in rounders.
MOVEMENT IN THE
SYNOVIAL JOINT
The arm flexes around the hinge
joint of the elbow, and rotates in
the ball and socket joint of the
elbow.
Shooting in netball.
Pulling through the water when
swimming breastroke.
Hitting a golf ball.
Long Jump.
Types of Muscles
Task 7
You could not live without muscles. They are involved in every movement of
your body, inside and out. All muscles work by shortening or contracting.
Write a short paragraph to describe the three different types of muscles in
the body.
Skeletal Muscles
Task 8
There are a large number of muscles in the body. Label the diagram below
using the following words.
Tricep
Bicep
Quadriceps
Gluteus Maximus
Gastrocnemius
Deltoids
Trapezius
Hamstrings
Abdominals
Deltoids
Obliques
Erector Spinae
Muscle Movement
Task 9
Write a description of how muscles cause movement. Remember to
mention the role of antagonistic muscles.
Types of Movement
Task 10
Write a short description of how muscles contract.
Isometric Contraction
Isotonic Contraction
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Concentric Contraction
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Eccentric Contracion
Muscular Contractions
Task 11
Fill the gaps in the table below to give examples of three types of
contractions relating to three different types of physical activity.
TYPES OF CONTRACTION
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Muscular Contractions
Task 12
Analyze the musculoskeletal actions occurring at four synovial joints during
four physical activities.
Here are ideas of activities you could choose:
• Free kick in football
• Bicep Curl
• Tennis Serve
• Basketball Lay up
• Long Jump in Athletics
Remember to refer to:
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Names of bones and muscles
Type of joint
Range of movement
Type of movement
Type of muscle
Type of contraction
ACTIVITY 1:
ANALYSIS
ACTIVITY 2:
ANALYSIS
ACTIVITY 3:
ANALYSIS
ACTIVITY 4:
ANALYSIS