Skeleton & Joints Mind Map

Skeleton & Joints Mind Map

1. JOINTS

   • Occur where 2 or more bones join together
   • LIGAMENTS - hold bones together
   • TENDONS - attach bones to muscles
   • ANTAGONISTIC MUSCLES
     • pair of muscles found at joints
       • when one muscle contracts the other relaxes
   • CARTILAGE - stops bones rubbing together

2. Supports Body

3. Protects Organs

4. Works with MUSCLES to allow MOVEMENT

5. RED and WHITE BLOOD CELLS - made in bone marrow in centre of some bones