The Skeletal System

1. Understand the structure and function of the skeleton.
   1.1 Explain the general function of the skeleton.
   1.2 Describe the organisation of the skeleton and categorise the bones of the Appendicular and Axial skeleton.
2. Understand the structure and formation of bones and cartilage..
   2.1 Explain the structure and formation of bones and cartilage
   2.2 Categorise the different types of bones (e.g. long, short, flat, sesamoid and irregular).
   2.3 Identify major bones from both drawings and specimens.
3. Understand the variety of joint types.
   3.1 Categorise different types of joints (e.g. fibrous cartilaginous and synovial; i.e. ball and socket, hinge, condyloid, pivot, gliding and saddle).
   3.2 Identify a range of joints & associated bones from both drawings and specimens.

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