Skeletal and Muscular Systems Workbook

Assignment 1 (CBH297, LO 1 and 2)

Grade Descriptors 1, 5, 7

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM

Task 1 (1.1)

a) Describe and explain the role of the: (200 words)

Axial skeleton

Appendicular skeleton

b) On the diagram, identify the following types of bone by number and name (only one answer is required).

A long bone:

An irregular bone:

A flat bone:

A bone producing red blood cells:

A short bone:

A protective bone:

c) Label the bones in the arm and hand shown.

NB. You do not need to label the individual bones in the wrist.

d) How does the structure of this part of the skeleton relate to its function (500 words)?

(You should refer to the types of movement possible at different joints.)

Task 2 (1.1, 1.2)

a) Complete the following table comparing the three different types of joint.

Task 3 (1.2, 1.3, 1.4)

a) Label the diagram of the synovial joint.

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b) Complete the following table explaining the role of the component parts of a synovial joint.

Task 4 (2.1, 2.2)

a) Complete the following table comparing muscle types (bullet points can be used to list points):

b) Explain how antagonistic muscles bring about extension and flexion of the elbow joint (250 words).

You should also annotate the diagram below to support your explanation.

c) Explain, with the aid of images, the sliding filament hypothesis for muscle contraction (500 words).

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