Movement

Science

The human skeleton

Muscles

Biomechanics

Pupils will learn that particles of substances move within, into and out of cells by diffusion.

Pupils learned that in multicellular organisms, all the tissues and organs are made of cells.

This unit investigates the structure and functions of the human skeleton, including support, protection, movement, and blood cell production. Explore biomechanics, the interaction of muscles and the skeleton, and antagonistic muscles while measuring muscle force.

Human skeleton and muscles

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

They allow movement backwards and forwards.

Which statements about hinge joints are correct?

**Sofia**: “Muscles attach directly onto bone.”

**Alex**: “Tendons attach muscle to bone.”

**Lucas**: “Ligaments attach muscle to bone.”

When a skeletal muscle {{}} it pulls on a tendon to move a bone.

True or false? Biceps and hamstrings are an example of an antagonistic pair of muscles.

When the biceps muscle contracts, the triceps muscle... 

Muscle tissue is made up of specialised cells called {{}} cells.

Which piece of equipment would enable us to see a muscle cell?

True or false? Muscle cells have lots of mitochondria to help them contract.

Which of the following are real types of muscle tissue?

What is the name of the junction where two bones meet?

Starter Quiz