Secondary TwoTopic: Bones and JointsSub Topic: Functions of
Skeleton
Content Purpose• Students will understand the functions of the skeleton.
• Students will be able to list the four types of bones and state an example for each type.
Language Purpose• Long bones
• Short bones• Flat bones• Irregular bones
Social Purpose• One conversation• No sleeping• Putting of palm on whiteboard• Class too noisy and need to
quieten down
Today’s LessonGet into house levelEach house will be required to
research on a type of bone and present the findings during second period◦Cypress – Long bone and its
functions◦Jacaranda – Short bone and its
functions◦Aspen – Flat bone and its functions◦Carova – Irregular bone and its
functions
Before we start…
Which type of bone is this?
This is the skeleton of our hand
Ans.: Long bone
Group DiscussionAt the end of the discussion,
each group will be an expert in the type of bone assigned. Everyone in the group must be able to:◦Describe the type of bone assigned.◦List an example of the type of bone
assigned.◦Name a function of the type of bone
assigned.
PRESENTATION TIME!
LONG BONECypress House
Long BoneBones that have diaphysis,
epiphysis and a hollow centre.Cylindrical in shape, which gives
rise to the name “long” bone.Need not be physically long.Eg. Phalanges (fingers), upper
and lower arms / legs, etc.
Long BoneLong bones generally used for
actions that require long range of movements, eg. tossing of ball◦Act as a lever to efficiently bring
about rapid movement.Long bones also determine
height, shoe size, etc
Which are the long bones?
SHORT BONEJacaranda House
Short BoneSmall and
squat.Spongy
bone covered with a thin layer of compact bone.
Light and very strong.
Short BoneProvides
movement which need a range of directions.
Located mainly at wrist, ankle and knee.
HOW MANY BONES ARE THERE IN THE WRIST?
Ans.: 8
FLAT BONEAspen House
Flat BoneCharacterised by the flatness and
large surface area.Spongy bone between 2 layers of
compact bone.
Flat BoneProtect delicate
organs.Give big surface
area for muscle attachments.
Examples: Scapula (collar bone), cranium (skull), pelvis (hip bone), ribs.
IRREGULAR BONECarova House
Irregular BoneAny shape of bone that does not
fit into the earlier 3 categories.Spongy bones inside, compact
bone outside.
Irregular BoneShaped to suit the specific jobs.Example:
◦Back bone (vertebrae) to protect spinal cord, lower jaw (mandible) to hold the teeth for chewing.
General Functions of BoneShapeSupportProtectionMovementBlood production
Functions of Bone – ShapeThe skeleton gives rise to the
shape of human by providing a framework.
Without the skeleton, we will look like a lump of flesh.
Functions of Bone – SupportKeeps internal organs in place.Examples:
◦Skull keeps brain in place.◦Chest cavity holds lungs and heart in
place.Provides point of attachment for
muscles.
Functions of Bone – Support Girl born almost without bone –
Janelly Martinez-Amador
Functions of Bone – ProtectionProtect delicate organs.
◦Ribs protecting lungs and heart.◦Skull protecting brain.
Functions of Bone – MovementMuscles are attached to bones.Muscles contract and pull the
bones, which give rise to the movement.
Functions of Bone – Blood ProductionBlood is produced in the marrow
cavity (red marrow).Approximately 2.4 – 2.6 million
red blood cells are produced every second.
Lets Recap!Name the 4 types of bones that
we had covered today.What are the 5 functions of
human skeleton?
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