Muscles and Bones Working Together
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Objective
I can describe how the muscular and skeletal systems interact to produce movement.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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The skeletal system provides structure and protection to the body and is made up of bones, joints, and cartilage.
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The muscular system is responsible for body movement through the contraction and relaxation of muscle tissue.
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Tendons connect muscle tissue to bones, allowing the muscular system to move the skeletal system; together they form the musculoskeletal system.
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Practice
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Describe the three main components of the skeletal system and their functions.
Explain how muscles interact with the skeletal system to produce voluntary movements, referencing the role of tendons.
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“Describe how the muscular and skeletal systems work together to produce movement, including the role of tendons.”
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