Science Organisms & Life Processes Conceptual 11–13 yrs

Joints, Tendons & Ligaments

关节、肌腱与韧带

Description

Explain biomechanics — the interaction between skeleton and muscles at joints, including the roles of tendons (attach muscle to bone) and ligaments (attach bone to bone)

Mastery Evidence

✓ Distinguishes between tendons and ligaments and gives the function of each
✓ Describes how a synovial joint works (e.g. the knee or elbow)
✓ Explains how force is transmitted from muscle through tendon to bone to produce movement

Assessment Prompt

If your child hurt their knee playing sport, could they explain what a ligament and a tendon are, where each is found, and what would happen if one got damaged?