MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
To be discussed:
- parts of the system
- the function of the system
- parts of bones
- types of bones
- bones of the skull, spine, thorax, and extremities
- muscle classification(s)
Match the equivalents:
1 coccyx A skull
2 clavicle B thigh-bone
3 scapula C upper jaw
4 sternum D breast bone
5 femur E collar-bone
6 patella F tailbone
7 carpals G shoulder blade
8 tibia H wrist bones
9 maxilla I lower jaw
10 cranium J spine
11 mandible K shin-bone
12 backbone L knee-cap
Complete the text:
The musculoskeletal system _______________ of bones, joints and muscles. Bones are the
principal organs of _______________ and protection of the body. Joints are the places where
two bones meet, or _______________ . Bones are not _______________ to move without the
help of muscles, so _______________ is primarily _______________ by muscle tissue.
Muscles are usually _______________ to two bones, and during _______________ one bone
is drawn towards the other. _______________ connect bones, whilst _______________
connect muscles to bones. Large bones _______________ cavities with _______________ , a
substance responsible for haematopoiesis, or _______________ , and bones also
_______________ minerals, mainly _______________ and _______________.