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Mind Map by shelleymcgurk, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by shelleymcgurk
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Functions of the skeleton - SADPAM
- S - Shape
- The bones in the pelvis, legs and feet support the weight of the
upper body. Without a skeleton we would be a wobbly, floppy
mass of cells and tissue, unable to stand.
- The bones in the pelvis, legs and feet support the weight of the
upper body. Without a skeleton we would be a wobbly, floppy
mass of cells and tissue, unable to stand.
- A - Attachment
- Muscles attach to the bones of the skeleton and pull them into different positions.
This allows many types of movement at joints
- Muscles attach to the bones of the skeleton and pull them into different positions.
This allows many types of movement at joints
- D - Development of blood cells
- 1. Source of blood cells - many bones are hollow
and consist of spongy bone tissue which is filled
with red marrow
- 2. The facial bones have air sacs (sinuses) which are lined with epithelial
tissue which produces mucus to keep bacteria at bay
- 2. The facial bones have air sacs (sinuses) which are lined with epithelial
tissue which produces mucus to keep bacteria at bay
- 1. Source of blood cells - many bones are hollow
and consist of spongy bone tissue which is filled
with red marrow
- P - Protection
- The various parts of the skeleton protect the underlying structures
- The various parts of the skeleton protect the underlying structures
- A - Allows moment
- Through a series of muscles pulling on the bones and joints for movement
- Through a series of muscles pulling on the bones and joints for movement
- M - Mineral stores
- Calcium makes bone hard and is used maintain the compact tissue of bones.
- Calcium makes bone hard and is used maintain the compact tissue of bones.
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