1. The Skeletal System Learning Objectives
To know the names and locations of bones in the skeleton.
To understand the structure and function of bones, joints and connective tissues.
To be able to explain the role of the skeleton in physical activity.

2. The role of the skeleton
Recap the functions of the skeleton from GCSE PE.
Label the bones that you know on the diagram.
There are 4 types of bones (long, short, flat and irregular) – which bones do you think fall into which type?

3. Joints Common feature Structure Function Ligament Synovial fluid
Articular cartilage
Joint capsule
Bursa