The skeleton is the framework of the human body. The skeletal system is made up of a range of different types of bones and gives the human body its unique shape. Aims: -Know the four different types of bone and know the names of a variety of bones. -Understand what the skeleton actually does. -Understand what joints and connective tissues do.

Plalanges Patella Femur Sacrum Tarsals Fibula Tibia Ulna Radius Skull Clavicle Metacarpals Carpals Ribs Vertebrae Pelvis Humerus Metatarsals Sternum Jaw Bone Phalanges

Plalanges Patella Femur Sacrum Tarsals Fibula Tibia Ulna Radius Skull Clavicle Metacarpals Carpals Ribs Vertebrae Pelvis Humerus Metatarsals Sternum Jaw Bone Phalanges

The Axial skeleton provides the main area of support for the body. It includes the cranium, the vertebral column and the rib cage. The Appendicular skeleton consists of the bones of the limbs, together with the girdles that join onto the axial skeleton.

Long bones - these are generally found in the arms and legs and act as levers. Short bones - these are small and compact and are designed for strength and weight bearing. Flat bones - the larger surface area is needed for protective purposes and attachment of a variety of muscles. Irregular bones -classified as such due to their non-uniform shape.

As bones are firm and rigid they can support the rest of the body and keep us upright. The bones act as a framework upon which the rest of the body tissues, like muscles are held in place by being attached to the skeleton. The way bones are arranged gives us our general shape. Some bones help to protect the internal organs of the body. These are the bones and arrangements of bone that enclose other parts of the body: the heart and lungs are protected by the ribs. The brain is surrounded by the skull. Our skeleton is jointed to allow us a wide range of movement. Ligaments hold the bones together at the joints and all movement is caused by the contraction of muscles acting on the bones. Red blood cells and some white cells are formed in the bone marrow cavities of long bones.

Which one of the following bones would be found in the arm? Tibia Sternum Humerus Tarsals Humerus

Which one of the following bones would be classified as a flat bone? Vertebrae Pelvis Patella Tarsals Pelvis

Which one of the following bones is commonly known as a collar bone? Femur Ulna Clavicle Sternum Clavicle

Which one of the following is not a function of the skeleton? Movement Blood cell production Strength Shape Strength