Musculo-Skeletal System

Bones
GCSE PE
Starter
The skeletal system plays a vital part in performance in
sport. Evaluate the 2 most important functions of the
skeletal system for a cricketer. (6)

Identify and explain 2 functions of Identify 2 bones

the skeletal system. (4) in the body. (2)

Explain 1 function of
Identify 2 functions
Identify 2 joints in the skeletal system
of the skeletal
the body. (2) and give a sporting
system. (2)
example. (2)
Lesson Objectives

• To identify and label the 24 bones in the body.

• To identify and label the 5 bones in the vertebral

column.
Task
• Using the post it notes on your
table, in groups of 3, label the
bones you know in the body on
one of the members of your
group.
Structure of the skeletal system
• There are 24 bones in the body that you must know.

• 5 of these bones are in the vertebral column that we will learn later.

• Using the handout, label as many of the bones that you can.

• The next slide has the 19 that you will need to label…… But first… have
a go on your own and then compare with those around you.
The skeletal system - bones
Cranium clavicle scapula ribs sternum
humerus

radius ulna carpals metacarpals

phalanges (in the hand) pelvis femur patella

tibia

fibula tarsals metatarsal phalanges

(in the foot),
Skeletal System
Cranium - game
Can you think of
any tips to help
Humerus – funny you remember
bone (elbow) certain bones?

Ulna - Underneath Carpals - Cuffs

Tibia – On Top

Tarsals - Toes
Skeletal System – Vertebral Column
• The vertebral column (spine)
is made up of 5 parts.
• The vertebral column is made
up of 33 bones.
• Cervical (7)
• Thoracic (12)
• Lumbar (5)
• Sacrum (5 Fused)
• Coccyx (4 Fused)
Skeletal System – Vertebral Column
• Revision Tip: To help remember the 5 parts of the
vertebral column, use the following acronym!
• Chatham – Cervical
• Town – Thoracic
• Ladies - Lumbar
• Sell - Sacrum
• Cake - Coccyx
Plenary
• Last man standing….
• Stand up, shut books.
• I will ask you to give me one piece of information
from todays lesson, if correct you sit down and can
exit the lesson.
• Could be a bone, part of the vertebral column, or
looking ahead to next lesson…a joint in the body.