1. The Skeletal System Whats Next? Today we will learn about:
You already know about:
- The Function of the skeleton.
- The Names of Bones.
- The different types of Bone.
Whats Next?
Today we will learn about:
- The three different types of joints in the body.
- The structure of a synovial joint
- Connective tissues

2. There are three different types of joint...
Immovable or fixed joints
Also known as Fibrous joints as the bones are held together by fibrous, connective tissues.
There is no movement in these joints.
Examples of this type of joint can be found in the skull and pelvis.

3. There are three different types of joint...
Slightly movable joints
Also known as Cartilaginous joints as the bones are separated by cartilage.
There is some slight movement in these joints.
Examples of this type of joint are between the vertebrae and also between the ribs and the sternum.

4. There are three different types of joint...
Freely movable joints
Also known as synovial joints as these contain synovial fluid inside a pocket called the synovial membrane which lubricates the joint.
These allow movement in one or more directions and are the most common of the three joints.

5. The 3 types of Connective Tissues Cartilage
Cartilage - forms cushions between bones so that the bones do not rub together and wear away..

6. The 3 types of Connective Tissues Ligaments
Ligaments-attach bone to bone. If there were no ligaments the joint would be unstable.

7. The 3 types of Connective Tissues Tendons
Tendons - attach muscle to bone. It is the attachment of muscle to bone that allows movement.

8. Match the following terms with the correct definitions
Appendicular skeleton
Axial skeleton
Fibrous joint
Cartilaginous joint
Synovial joint
The main axis of the body, which includes the bones of the skull, spine and rib cage.
Joints which do not allow any movement, such as those between the plates of the skull.
Joints which only allow a small degree of movement, such as those found between the vertebrae.
Joints which allow movement in one or more directions and are the most common of the three joints
The bones of the limbs together with the bones of the shoulder and hip girdle.