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Flashcards by jordan.eustace, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by jordan.eustace
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| Cartilage-prevents bones from rubbing off each other A fluid-lubricates and cushions the joint Ligament=connect one bone to another Muscles contract and relax to bring about movement of muscles | Tendons=connect muscle to bone Anatognistic muscles work opposite each other to bring about movement E.g. biceps and triceps |
| The eyes allow us to detect light and distinguish colours eyes can do this because the have special sensory cells which are found in the retina. |
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| The skeleton is made up of bones (200 bones).Three main functions of the skeleton:support,movement and protection. |
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| 1.Support-without bones our bodies would collapse 2.Movement-bones together with muscles allow us to move about 3.Protection-skull protects the brain,rib cage protects heart and lungs,backbone protects spine | Joint=formed where 2 bones meet function:to allow movement Fused join=joint where there is no movement e.g. the skull Ball and socket joint=allows movemnt in many directions e.g. the hip Hinged joint=movement in 1 direction e.g. knee |
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