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Human musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics · A Level Biology · Courselo

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Coordination, homeostasis and excretion

Human musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics

Coordination, homeostasis and excretion · Lesson 6 of 7

Lesson 6 of 7

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Unit 6

Coordination, homeostasis and excretion

7 lessons · 14 h 45 min of study

Neurones, action potentials, synapses and receptors2 h 15 min of study
Muscles, movement and exercise physiology1 h 30 min of study
Endocrine communication and reproductive hormones1 h 45 min of study
Homeostasis of glucose, water, temperature and blood chemistry2 h of study
Kidney function, osmoregulation and excretion1 h 15 min of study
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Neurobiology and behaviour3 h of study

This unit is ≈17% of the Biology, across 7 lessons. Full syllabus

Lesson 6 of 7 · Coordination, homeostasis and excretion

Human musculoskeletal anatomy and biomechanics

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Identify the structure and function of major bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and skeletal muscles.
Explain how antagonistic muscle pairs and lever systems generate movement.
Analyse how joint design affects stability, range of movement and mechanical advantage.
Interpret biomechanical data from gait, posture or sporting movement.

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Evaluate how training, loading and injury alter musculoskeletal performance.

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