Body Systems

By the end of this topic you should be able to

• Identify the major bones of the skeleton and describe their function. 

• Describe the concept of antagonistic muscles. 

• Label the major features of a synovial joint. 

• Identify the major features and functions of the human circulatory system. 

• Describe the major components of human blood. 

• Describe the major features and functions of arteries, veins and capillaries. 

• Label the features of the human heart. 

• Describe the basic process of respiration. 

• Describe the major features of the human respiratory system. 

• Describe the mechanics of breathing. 

• Distinguish between respiration and breathing. 

• Identify the features of the male and female reproductive systems. 

• Describe how fertilisation occurs in humans.