Unit: Skeleton and Muscles
Assignment 2 Health of Muscular and Skeletal Systems
- Describe and compare the properties of the skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle in terms of both structure and functions (you could present your work in a table). (2.1)
- Produce an explanation of how antagonistic muscles bring about extension and flexion of the elbow or knee joint. You may wish to include diagrams. (Word Count: 250 words approx.) (2.2)
- Explain the sliding filament hypothesis of skeletal muscle contraction as a step by step process. Remember to explain terminology. Include diagrams to support your explanation. (2.1)
- Poor posture can affect health in many ways. Describe how bad posture can affect the muscular and skeletal systems (250 words approx.) (3.1)
- Choose ONE of the following conditions and outline its causes, symptoms, treatment and, where appropriate, prevention (300 words approx.) (3.3)
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Achondroplasia
- Rickets
- Produce an information sheet/poster, aimed at healthcare professionals, on how to use correct lifting techniques.
