Skeleton Structure (AQA GCSE Physical Education): Revision Notes

Skeleton Structure

•                               Human Skeleton Structure*
  

• Long bones: They are longer than they are wide. They enable gross movements by working as levers e.g. the humerus, tibia and ulna.
• Short bones: They are as wide as they are long. In sport they allow finer controlled movements e.g. the tarsals (ancle) and carpals (wrist).
• Flat bones: Flat bones usually protect organs or offer a broad surface for muscles to attach to. Flat bones protect us in sporting situations, e.g. the ribs protect our internal organs when getting tackled in rugby