Samuel Gebray
Unit 8: physiology of human body systems
Learning aim, A: Understanding the impact of disorders of the musculoskeletal
system and their associated corrective treatments
The musculoskeletal system, this name suggests that this system consists of only muscles and bones,
but it is more than that. Before we go anywhere first lets discus the function of the musculoskeletal
system
1, Supports our body and forms framework for movement: - The musculoskeletal system works to
support and move the body. Basically, the bones of the skeletal system protect the body and give
the body shape, while the muscles attach to the bones pulling them to allow for movement of our
body.
2, It protects our vital organs: - like the skull which protects our brain, the vertebral column protects
the spinal cord, our rib cage protects the lungs and heart, and the pelvis protects our abdomen and
reproductive organs
3, Stores minerals: - our bones store mineral salts like phosphorus and calcium.
4 Produces blood cells: - some bones in the skeleton have red bone marrow, which produces red
blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
The human skeleton
The human skeleton is divided into two parts: the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
The axial skeleton consists of:
The skull which protects the brain and supports facial structure
The vertebral column, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord and support the head
The rib cage, which surrounds and protects the organs within the chest.
The appendicular skeleton consists of
Unit 8: physiology of human body systems
Learning aim, A: Understanding the impact of disorders of the musculoskeletal
system and their associated corrective treatments
The musculoskeletal system, this name suggests that this system consists of only muscles and bones,
but it is more than that. Before we go anywhere first lets discus the function of the musculoskeletal
system
1, Supports our body and forms framework for movement: - The musculoskeletal system works to
support and move the body. Basically, the bones of the skeletal system protect the body and give
the body shape, while the muscles attach to the bones pulling them to allow for movement of our
body.
2, It protects our vital organs: - like the skull which protects our brain, the vertebral column protects
the spinal cord, our rib cage protects the lungs and heart, and the pelvis protects our abdomen and
reproductive organs
3, Stores minerals: - our bones store mineral salts like phosphorus and calcium.
4 Produces blood cells: - some bones in the skeleton have red bone marrow, which produces red
blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
The human skeleton
The human skeleton is divided into two parts: the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
The axial skeleton consists of:
The skull which protects the brain and supports facial structure
The vertebral column, which surrounds and protects the spinal cord and support the head
The rib cage, which surrounds and protects the organs within the chest.
The appendicular skeleton consists of
