3.1.1.1 The structure and functions of the musculoskeletal system
What you need to know
Explain how the skeletal system provides a framework for movement in conjunction with the muscular system.
Describe how the skeletal system allows movement at a joint.
Understand how the shape and type of bones determine the amount of movement, noting that short bones enable finer controlled movements and long bones enable gross movement.
Explain the role of flat bones in protecting vital organs.
Identify how different joint types allow different types of movement.
Understand that the skeleton provides attachment points for muscles, allowing muscles to pull on bones during contraction.
