musculoskeletal system by JILLIAN REDMOND https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf Made with ♥ en-us 2021-04-15 14:44:47 UTC 2026-01-19 18:45:57 UTC hello@padlet.com jredmond2023 https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421379018 2021-04-15 14:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421379018 Skeletons provide: jredmond2023 https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421382690
  • Protection: hard bone protects soft internal organs
  • Movement: along with the muscles, tendons and ligaments
  • Support: Provides a framework to keep the body upright
  • Manufacture blood cells: (bone marrow of long bones).
  • Storage of minerals: e.g. calcium and phosphorous
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  • Skull
  • Ribs (12 pairs)
  • Sternum (breastbone) 
  • Vertebrae (33) (backbone).

    • ]]>     2021-04-15 14:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421389893     jredmond2023 https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421406791 2021-04-15 14:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421406791 Spine structure jredmond2023 https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421408000 Structure: The spine is a series of 33 bones (vertebrae). They support the head and body.


    ]]>     2021-04-15 14:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421408000     Function of cartilage: jredmond2023 https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421411696
    • The cartilage ‘disc ‘ is located between each vertebra.
    • It acts as a shock absorber.
    • It allows the vertebra to move and turn
    • Reduces friction
    ]]>     2021-04-15 14:54:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421411696     Joints jredmond2023 https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421416879 Definition: A joint is where two bones meet. ]]> 2021-04-15 14:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421416879 Muscles jredmond2023 https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421420774
  • There are three types of muscle: skeletal, smooth and cardiac.
  • Skeletal muscle is under voluntary control.



    • ]]>     2021-04-15 14:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421420774     jredmond2023 https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421423502 2021-04-15 14:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421423502 Disorder of the musculoskeletal system: jredmond2023 https://padlet.com/jredmond2023/m14aedsq3r0oketf/wish/1421428599 Name: Arthritis (Osteoarthritis)
    Possible causes: 
    Wear and tear of cartilage at joints causing inflammation and swelling. 
    Being overweight may contribute.
    Prevention: 
    Avoid over-exercising/high impact exercise.
    Wear proper footwear to cushion joints.
    Maintain healthy weight to avoid stressing joints.
    Treatment: 
    Anti-inflammatory medication.
    Joint replacement surgery.


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