How the Body Moves II: The Skeleton

An introduction to the study of the skeleton, hosted by Prof. W. S. Bullough. Examines the human skeleton, the framework to which the major muscles of the body are attached. Explains that the skeleton protects vital organs, plays an important role in breathing and eating, and stores calcium. Describes the development of the skeleton, the structure of the bones, and the function of ligaments.

Man fondles spine, moves skeleton around, explains joints: ball and socket, hinge, wiggles his leg around, x-ray of moving knee joint, female gymnastics floor routine, bone sitting on table, machine (possibly hydraulic or pneumatic press) crushing bone: “6 tons”, more bone crushing, “2/5 tons” lots of text on screen calcium collagen, man breaks up brittle bone, sitting at desk, enlarged cross-sections being explained by man, he has a thing for leg bones in particular, x-ray of boy’s rib cage spinning (great shot), more talking head,