Locomotor System
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Its function is to allow movement, support the body, protect internal organs and interact with the environment.
Composition:
Skeletal System: Bones and joints.
Muscular System: Muscles that promote movement.
It works in an integrated way: muscles contract and bones serve as levers.
Provides posture, balance and mobility.
Examples of components:
Bones: Femur (support), skull (protection).
Muscles: Biceps (arm movement), quadriceps (locomotion).
Joints: Knee, shoulder (facilitate movement).
The locomotor system is essential for daily activities such as walking, running and lifting objects.
Composition:
Skeletal System: Bones and joints.
Muscular System: Muscles that promote movement.
It works in an integrated way: muscles contract and bones serve as levers.
Provides posture, balance and mobility.
Examples of components:
Bones: Femur (support), skull (protection).
Muscles: Biceps (arm movement), quadriceps (locomotion).
Joints: Knee, shoulder (facilitate movement).
The locomotor system is essential for daily activities such as walking, running and lifting objects.
