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How do bones help us move?
How do bones help us move?
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Bone’s basic function is to support and maintain body structure.
Movement is done by the the movement of connective tissue and and bone supports movement
Bones are connected by tissue called ligament and this ligament is responsible for smooth movement of joint .
There are several kind of joints responsible for several day to day required movements
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Bones play a crucial role in helping us move and carry out everyday activities. Think of your bones as the strong framework of your body. They provide support, protection, and structure. Just like the beams of a building hold it up, your bones give your body shape and allow you to stand, walk, run, and jump.
But bones do more than just provide structure. They work together with your muscles to create movement. Imagine your muscles as the engines of your body, and your bones as the levers that muscles pull on. When your brain sends a signal to move, your muscles contract and pull on your bones, creating a force that allows you to move.
To understand this, let’s take the example of your arm. When you bend your elbow to bring your hand closer to your shoulder, your bicep muscle contracts and pulls on your forearm bone called the radius. This causes your arm to bend at the elbow joint. When you straighten your arm back out, your triceps muscle contracts and pulls on your ulna bone, extending your arm again.
Your bones also have joints, which are places where two or more bones come together. Joints allow your bones to move in different directions. Some joints, like the hinge joint in your elbow, allow movement in only one direction, while others, like the ball-and-socket joint in your shoulder, allow movement in multiple directions.
In addition to helping us move, bones also protect our vital organs. For example, your skull protects your brain, your ribcage protects your heart and lungs, and your spinal column protects your spinal cord.
So, next time you move or play sports, remember that your bones are hard at work, providing support, working with your muscles, and allowing you to enjoy all the activities you love!
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