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Movement
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AQA IGCSE Biology (EOY exams yr 8) Mind Map on Movement, created by Emma Boxley on 10/05/2013.
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Movement
Skeleton
It is there for:
Support
Protection
Movement
Protection of vital organs
Structure of the body
Bones are shaped like tubes
The middle is filled with marrow
Joints
Bones are attached to other bones via ligaments (slightly elastic)
A smooth layer of cartilage prevents the wears of surfaces in contact
Shock Absorbant
A small amount of liquid (synovial fluid) reduces friction
Types
Hinge
knee, wrist, elbow
Ball + socket
Shoulder, Hip
Partly movable
vertebrae in your spine
Can only move slightly
Fixed
Skull
No movement whatsoever
Muscles
Muscles can only contract
This makes them get shorter
They have antagonistic pairs
e.g one muscle relaxes, the other contracts
Examples
Biceps and Triceps
Bending the arm
Biceps contracts
Triceps relaxes
Straightening the arm
Triceps contracts
Biceps relaxes
Holding the arm rigid
Both Biceps and Triceps contracts
Muscles are attached to the bone by non-elastic tendons
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