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2 marksThe Skeletal System

CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 10(a)(ii)

Human skeletal system and locomotion.

State TWO functions of the skeleton other than locomotion.

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  1. 10(a)(i)Explain what is meant by 'locomotion'.[1 mark]
  2. 10(b)Suggest TWO reasons why locomotion is important to human beings.[2 marks]
  3. 10(c)(i)State the function of tendons in the leg.[1 mark]
  4. 10(c)(ii)State the function of ligaments in the leg.[1 mark]
  5. 10(d)(i)State the function of cartilage in the knee joint.[1 mark]
  6. 10(d)(ii)Suggest TWO effects that worn, thin cartilage will have when walking.[2 marks]

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