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Information on the Physiology of Exercise
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... Unit 7 Information on the Physiology of Exercise Faraz Ijaz The Skeletal System The human skeletal system has four main features, these are: * Protection * Support * Movement and attachment * Blood Protection There are two main parts of the skeletal system. The axial skeleton; which consists of the skull, vertebral column, ribs and sternum, and the appendicular skeleton; which consists of the arms, shoulder griddle, legs and hip griddle. The main function of the axial skeleton is to support the body, to allow it to stand and to maintain a form. The main function of the appendicular skeleton is to allow for movement of the limbs. These two sections of the skeleton combined make the body able to stand and to move. The skeleton now serves two more functions related to sport, to protect vital organs and to produce blood. Protection For protection we rely on our skeleton, because this is hard. Our bones are made up of water, collagen,














