The locomotor system allows the body to move and is composed of bones, joints, and muscles. It includes 206 bones that protect internal organs like the lungs, brain, and heart. The 600 muscles and joints that connect bones at locations like the shoulder, elbow, and wrist enable movement and flexibility.

1. LOCOMOTOR SYSTEM

2. The locomotor system is made up by the
bones, joints and muscles.
bones
joints
muscles

3. We use the locomotor system to move, eat
and speak.
move eat speak

4. We have 206 bones. They are hard and rigid.
206

5. Some bones protect lungs, brain and heart.
ribs protect lungs
skull protects brain
ribs protect heart

6. We have 600 muscles.
They are elastic and flexible.

7. The muscles of the heart move automatically.

8. Joints are where two or more bones meet.
joint
shoulder
elbow
wrist
hip
knee
ankle

9. Joints allow skeleton to bend.
joint