The learner will:
understand the structure and function of the skeletal system
The learner must:
describe the structure and function of the skeletal system
describe classifications and characteristics of joints
identify types of synovial joints
describe types of joint movement
Learners must describe the structure of the skeletal system, to include:
bone structure (compact and cancellous)
the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton
types of bone (long, short, flat, irregular and sesamoid)
examples of where each type of bone can be located in the skeleton
Learners must be able to locate the major bones of the skeletal system:
cranium, clavicle, ribs, sternum, humerus, radius, ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges, scapula,
ilium, pubis, ischium, femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, vertebral column (cervical,
thoracic, lumbar, sacrum, coccyx)
Learners must describe the functions of the skeleton, to include:
support, protection
attachment for skeletal muscle
source of blood cell production
store of minerals.
Learners must describe the 3 different types of joints found in the skeletal system, to include the
location, structure and movement available:
fixed
slightly moveable
synovial/freely moveable
Learners must describe the following types of synovial joints providing examples of where they can be
found:
ball and socket
hinge
pivot
gliding
condyloid
saddle
Learners must describe the movement available at each synovial joint, such as flexion/extension,
lateral flexion, abduction, adduction, rotation, circumduction, pronation, supination, plantar flexion,
dorsiflexion, inversion and eversion. Specialist sources could include sources of anatomy and
physiology information which are credible eg text/reference books, experts in the field,
research/evidence based.
