Identify the function of joints in body movement

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Promoting, maintaining and understanding mobility

Aim

This unit is about how the body moves and how promote and maintain an individual’s mobility. It looks at the effects of mobility on health and well-being.

Outcome 1 Describe how the body moves

1.1 identify the function of bones in body movement

1.2 identify the function of joints in body movement

1.3 identify the function of connective tissue in body movement.

Outcome 2 Identify how mobility can affect health and wellbeing

2.1 identify physical benefits of mobility

2.2 identify social and emotional benefits of mobility

2.3 identify problems associated with reduced mobility.

Outcome 3 Identify ways of promoting mobility for individuals

4.1 identify possible causes of reduced mobility

4.2 describe ways of promoting mobility

4.3 recognise the importance of respecting the individual’s wishes in relation to their mobility.

This assignment comprises four tasks. All tasks must be successfully completed to pass this unit.

Task A

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1 Match the parts of the skeleton (lettered a-f) to those indicated in the diagram above.

a long bones

b short bones

c hinge joint

d ball and socket joint

e fixed joint

f spine

2 Describe the function of each of these parts of the skeleton.

Task B

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1 Match each part of the joint (lettered a-d) to those indicated in the diagram above.

a tendons

b ligaments

c muscle

d bone

2 Describe the function of each of the parts of these joints

Task C

Identify six ways in which movement benefits individuals. Record your answers in the table below.

Physical benefits

Social/emotional benefits

Task D

Imagine caring for an individual who has increasing difficulty in moving eg raising arms, raising legs, walking.

1 Describe the person you are thinking about and their reduced mobility.

2 Suggest possible reasons why their mobility may be reduced.

3 Identify five potential problems they may have as a result of reduced mobility.

4 Suggest ways in which you can involve them in assessing their needs and planning how to meet these needs.

5 Identify any equipment that might help them with their movement.

6 Suggest three ways of helping them to be as mobile as possible.

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