Musculoskeletal System

The combination of the muscular system and the skeletal system, which provides our bodies with strength, shape/structure and movement

Tissue which provides strength, shape, support and protection for internal organs

A tissue which connects bone to muscle (made of collagen)

A tissue which connects bone to bone (made of collagen)

A strong tissue which protects bones by cushioning, absorbing shock and reducing friction

• Supports the head and body • Allows movement of the head & body • Protects the spinal cord

Circular bones which protect the spinal column and allow some movement

A disc of cartilage found in-between the vertebrae to cushion the vertebrae, reduce friction and absorb shock

Joints which don’t provide any movement (mainly protection/ structure) e.g. skull

Joints that are entirely joined by cartilage, provide some movement (e.g. spinal column)

A joint which allows full movement (e.g. shoulder)

One bone swivels in the ring of another bone, allowing limited movement, e.g. first and second vertebrae in the neck

Bones are connected together like hinges on a door, allowing open and closing in one direction only e.g. knee and elbow

The rounded head of one bone sits in the cup of another bone, allows movement in almost every direction e.g. shoulder and hip

One bones oval, flat surface sits in the complimentary shape of another bone, allows full angular motion e.g. knuckles and wrist

A bone attaches to a nearly flat surface pf another bone, only allows giving motion e.g. foot

Two bones shaped like a saddle with concave and convex areas, allows more movement then saddle e.g. thumb

One bone swivels in the ring of another, allows limited movement e.g. first and second vertebrae in the neck

Acts as a lubricant and stops friction wearing away bones, found in the joint cavity (between two bones)

Encases and produces the synovial fluid, found at the intersection of both bones

A bone (non communicable) disease found in Children and Infants which has a negative effect on bone and growth

Pain Skeletal deformities Dental problems Poor growth Fragile bones

Vitamin D and Calcium deficiency

Increasing a Childs intake of Vitamin D and Calcium