Syllabus & Exam Search
Curriculum & Question Search
Search lesson notes, biological definitions, experimental practicals, and authentic UNEB past paper questions.
Results for "skeleton"
16 total matches📖 Lesson Notes Matches (5)
P.5
Topic 9: Types of Changes in the Environment
Introduction to Changes & Biological Changes →
THEME: MANAGING CHANGES IN THE ENVIRONMENT...
P.7
Topic 1: The Muscular and Skeletal System
Types of Skeletons in Living Things →
Theme: THE HUMAN BODY ...
P.7
Topic 1: The Muscular and Skeletal System
Structure of the Human Skeleton & Bone Classification →
Theme: THE HUMAN BODY ...
P.7
Topic 1: The Muscular and Skeletal System
Joints in the Human Body & Supporting Structures →
Theme: THE HUMAN BODY ...
P.7
Topic 1: The Muscular and Skeletal System
Posture, Bone Health, Diseases & Musculoskeletal Disorders →
Theme: THE HUMAN BODY ...
❓ Question Bank Matches (4)
P.7
Section A (1 Mark)
The Muscular and Skeletal System
Curriculum Assessment
Give the scientific meaning of the term skeleton.
Show UNEB Marking Guide & Answer
Correct Answer / Guide:
A skeleton is the supporting structure of the body of an organism.
A skeleton is the supporting structure of the body of an organism.
P.7
Section A (1 Mark)
The Muscular and Skeletal System
Marking Guide
Identify one airborne bacterial disease that affects the human skeleton.
Show UNEB Marking Guide & Answer
Correct Answer / Guide:
Tuberculosis of the spine / bones (or Spinal Tuberculosis / Pott's disease).
Tuberculosis of the spine / bones (or Spinal Tuberculosis / Pott's disease).
P.7
Section A (1 Mark)
The Muscular and Skeletal System
Curriculum Assessment
Why is an insect compelled to shed its outer covering periodically during growth?
Show UNEB Marking Guide & Answer
Correct Answer / Guide:
Because its exoskeleton is rigid / cannot stretch or expand to allow body growth.
Because its exoskeleton is rigid / cannot stretch or expand to allow body growth.
P.7
Section B (4 Marks)
The Muscular and Skeletal System
PLE Super Series
(a) Mention two connective tissues found at a movable joint in the human skeleton.
(b) State the difference in function between a tendon and a ligament.
(c) State any two ways in which friction is reduced at a movable joint.
(b) State the difference in function between a tendon and a ligament.
(c) State any two ways in which friction is reduced at a movable joint.
Show UNEB Marking Guide & Answer
Correct Answer / Guide:
(a) Any two: Tendons, Ligaments, Cartilage. [1 mark]
(b) A tendon attaches muscle to bone, whereas a ligament joins bone to bone at a joint. [1 mark]
(c) (i) Synovial fluid lubricates the articulating bone surfaces.
(ii) Smooth articular cartilage cushions bone ends and prevents direct bone-to-bone contact. [2 marks]
(a) Any two: Tendons, Ligaments, Cartilage. [1 mark]
(b) A tendon attaches muscle to bone, whereas a ligament joins bone to bone at a joint. [1 mark]
(c) (i) Synovial fluid lubricates the articulating bone surfaces.
(ii) Smooth articular cartilage cushions bone ends and prevents direct bone-to-bone contact. [2 marks]
🗂️ Key Vocabulary & Flashcards (7)
Topic 1 • Definitions
P.7
Skeleton
The supporting structure of the body of an organism. (Do not write 'framework of bones' as many organisms have no bones).
Topic 1 • Skeleton Types
P.7
Exoskeleton
A hard, protective skeleton found outside the body of arthropods, made of a non-living cuticle containing chitin.
Topic 1 • Skeleton Types
P.7
Endoskeleton
An internal bony and cartilaginous supporting framework found inside all vertebrate animals, growing continuously with the body.
Topic 1 • Skeleton Types
P.7
Hydrostatic Skeleton
A flexible body support system formed by coelomic fluid held under pressure inside soft-bodied invertebrates (e.g. earthworms, snails).
Topic 1 • Processes
P.7
Moulting (Ecdysis)
The periodic shedding of the rigid, non-living exoskeleton in arthropods to allow the animal to increase in body size.
Topic 1 • Anatomy
P.7
Axial Skeleton
The central longitudinal axis of the human skeleton (80 bones), comprising the skull, vertebral column, rib cage, and sternum.
Topic 1 • Anatomy
P.7
Appendicular Skeleton
The 126 bones of the upper limbs, lower limbs, pectoral (shoulder) girdle, and pelvic (hip) girdle.