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Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal Arslan
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BTEC Applied Science Unit 8: Musculoskeletal System Assignment
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Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal Arslan
System Mahmood
Table of Contents
A. P1 - Explain the functional role of the musculoskeletal system in the human body3
............................................................................................................................................................. 14
A. P2 - Describe the effect of disorder of muscles and joints and possible corrective treatment(s).
......................................................................................................................................................... 17
A. M1 - Compare how disorders of the musculoskeletal system can affect how muscles
bring about movement of joints and the importance of corrective treatment.......................21
D1 Evaluate the effect of corrective treatment(s) associated with a musculoskeletal disorder34
Bibliography................................................................................................................................... 39
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Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal Arslan
System Mahmood
A. P1 - Explain the functional role of the musculoskeletal
system in the human body.
Introduction:
The musculoskeletal system provides form, stability and movement to the human body. It consists
of the body's bones (which make up the skeleton), muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage
and other connective tissue. The term "connective tissue" is used to describe the tissue that
supports and binds tissues and organs together. Its chief components are collagen and elastic
fibres, which are composed of different proteins.
The bones of the skeletal system serve to protect the body's organs, support the weight of
the body and give the body shape. The muscles of the muscular system attach to these bones,
pulling on them to allow for movement of the body.
The human skeleton:
The skeleton consists of the bones of the body. For adults, there are 206 bones in the
skeleton. Younger individuals have higher numbers of bones because some bones fuse
together during childhood and adolescence to form an adult bone. The primary functions of
the skeleton are to provide a rigid, internal structure that can support the weight of the body
against the force of gravity and to provide a structure upon which muscles can act to
produce movements of the body. The lower portion of the skeleton is specialised for stability
during walking or running. In contrast, the upper skeleton has greater mobility, ranges of
motion and features that allow you to lift and carry objects.
In addition to providing for support and movements of the body, the skeleton has
protective and storage functions. It protects the internal organs, including the brain, spinal
cord, heart, lungs and pelvic organs. The bones of the skeleton serve as the primary storage
site for important minerals such as calcium and phosphate. The bone marrow found within
bones stores fat and houses the blood-cell producing tissue of the body.
The human skeleton is divided into two parts: the axial skeleton and the appendicular
skeleton. Figure 1:
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, lOMoARcPSD|3013804
Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal Arslan
System Mahmood
BTEC Applied Science Unit 8: Musculoskeletal System Assignment
1
, lOMoARcPSD|3013804
Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal Arslan
System Mahmood
Table of Contents
A. P1 - Explain the functional role of the musculoskeletal system in the human body3
............................................................................................................................................................. 14
A. P2 - Describe the effect of disorder of muscles and joints and possible corrective treatment(s).
......................................................................................................................................................... 17
A. M1 - Compare how disorders of the musculoskeletal system can affect how muscles
bring about movement of joints and the importance of corrective treatment.......................21
D1 Evaluate the effect of corrective treatment(s) associated with a musculoskeletal disorder34
Bibliography................................................................................................................................... 39
2
, lOMoARcPSD|3013804
Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal Arslan
System Mahmood
A. P1 - Explain the functional role of the musculoskeletal
system in the human body.
Introduction:
The musculoskeletal system provides form, stability and movement to the human body. It consists
of the body's bones (which make up the skeleton), muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, cartilage
and other connective tissue. The term "connective tissue" is used to describe the tissue that
supports and binds tissues and organs together. Its chief components are collagen and elastic
fibres, which are composed of different proteins.
The bones of the skeletal system serve to protect the body's organs, support the weight of
the body and give the body shape. The muscles of the muscular system attach to these bones,
pulling on them to allow for movement of the body.
The human skeleton:
The skeleton consists of the bones of the body. For adults, there are 206 bones in the
skeleton. Younger individuals have higher numbers of bones because some bones fuse
together during childhood and adolescence to form an adult bone. The primary functions of
the skeleton are to provide a rigid, internal structure that can support the weight of the body
against the force of gravity and to provide a structure upon which muscles can act to
produce movements of the body. The lower portion of the skeleton is specialised for stability
during walking or running. In contrast, the upper skeleton has greater mobility, ranges of
motion and features that allow you to lift and carry objects.
In addition to providing for support and movements of the body, the skeleton has
protective and storage functions. It protects the internal organs, including the brain, spinal
cord, heart, lungs and pelvic organs. The bones of the skeleton serve as the primary storage
site for important minerals such as calcium and phosphate. The bone marrow found within
bones stores fat and houses the blood-cell producing tissue of the body.
The human skeleton is divided into two parts: the axial skeleton and the appendicular
skeleton. Figure 1:
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