How the Body Moves

The Skeleton

• Functions of the skeleton
• Parts of the skeleton
• Bones

Joints

• Classification of joints
• Fibrous joints
• Cartilaginous joints
• Synovial joints
• Types of synovial joints

Levers

• Parts of the lever
• Classification of levers
• First order levers
• Second order levers

The Muscles

• Types of muscle
• Smooth or involuntary muscle
• Cardiac muscle
• Skeletal muscle

Skeletal Muscles

• Construction of skeletal muscle
• Muscle fibre types
• Contraction of skeletal muscles
• Muscle contraction and energy

Muscles and Movement

• Antagonistic muscle action
• Muscle contraction for movement
• Types of body movement

Test It

Now you have learnt the main principles, test yourself with these sample questions. If you get stuck, go back and review the principle again.

• Exam-style Questions