L2 Animal Biology - Introduction to the Skeletal System

L2 Animal Biology

Introduction to the Skeletal System

Lesson Objectives

• Label at least 7 bones on a skeleton.

• Explain the 5 functions of the skeleton

• Apply knowledge of the canine skeleton to the human skeleton

Open Ended

Write down as many bones as you can think of!! You have 2 minutes!

Functions of the Skeleton

• To support their bodies

• Gives the animal their shape

• To protect their organs

• To allow them to move

• Produces red blood cells

Multiple Choice

Where are red blood cells produced?

• Bone marrow

• Blood

• Spongy bone

Open Ended

What would happen if we could not produce red blood cells?

Open Ended

What would happen if we did not have a rib cage or a skull?

Multiple Choice

Which bone is in the forelimb?

• Humerus

• Pelvis

• Femur

Multiple Choice

Which bone is located in the wrist?

• Tarsals

• Carpals

Study Task!

• You are now going to relate this to your own skeleton!

• Read and make notes on pages 1 & 2 of the BBC Bitesize Skeleton revision material.

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• If you want to get ahead, you can read through all the pages as we will be covering this in the next lesson!