1.2 Discovery PE

Topic - Anatomy

Anatomy Slideshow

Learning outcome: Identify functions of the skeleton and name of bones

9/02/2017

Search challenge

How many bones in the body

There are 207 bones at birth and as you become more an adult there are 206

Name two functions of skeleton

The skeleton gives the shape of your body and changes as you grow

The skeleton also protect your internal organs so they keep in the correct place

The skeleton provides movement the body

The skeleton acts as a storage to store calcium etc.

The skeleton provides reb blood cells:

What is the axial skeleton

The axial skeleton is your skull, spinal column, sternum and ribs

Give an example of an irregular bone

Vertebrae, sacrum and mandible

List as many bones as possible

The Skull - Cranium, Mandible and Maxilla, Shoulder girdle - clavicle and scapula Arm - humerus, radius and ulna Hand - Carpals, Metacarpals and Phalanges Chest - Sternum and Ribs Spine - Cervical area (top 7 vertebrae), Thoracic (next 12), Lumbar (bottom 5 vertebrae), Sacrum (5 fused or stuck together bones) and Coccyx (the tiny bit at the bottom of the spine).  Pelvic girdle - Ilium, Pubis and Ischium. Leg - Femur, Tibia and Fibula Ankle - Talus and calcaneus (not shown above) Foot - Tarsals, Metatarsals and Phalanges.

“      “        “ Muscles as possible

Notes

The Axial skeleton consists of - the centre of the body, the skull and the spine and the ribcage

The Appendicular skeleton consists of - the arms, legs, shoulders girdle and pelvic girdle