Moving with Muscles: Exploring Movement in the Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Moving with Muscles: Exploring Movement in the Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Learning Objective

Explore how the skeletal system and muscular system work together to cause movement. Understand the role of antagonistic muscle pairs and the function of joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.

What do you already know about how the skeletal and muscular systems work together for movement?

The Skeletal System

The human skeleton supports, protects, and facilitates movement. It also produces new blood cells in the bone marrow.

The Muscular System

Antagonistic pairs of muscles create movement by contracting and relaxing. Muscles are connected to bones by tendons.

Key Terms

Joints, bone marrow, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage are essential components related to movement in the skeletal and muscular systems.

Physical Properties of the Skeleton

The physical properties of bones, such as their density and composition, relate to their functions in support, protection, and movement.

Muscle Tissue in Organs

Some organs contain muscle tissue to facilitate movement and perform specific functions, such as the heart and digestive system.

Antagonistic Muscles and Joint Movement

Antagonistic muscle pairs produce movement around a joint by alternating contraction and relaxation.

Diagrams and Predictions

Use diagrams to predict the result of muscle contraction or relaxation, linking muscle actions to specific movements.

Consequences and Factors

Predict the consequences of damage to a joint, bone, or muscle. Consider factors affecting the force exerted by different muscles.

Technology and Human Movement

Consider the benefits and risks of technology for improving human movement, exploring the impact of advancements on mobility and functionality.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

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