Support system and

locomation

Azneezal Ar-Rashid
Smk Sri Aman
95007 Sri Aman, Sarawak

February 2010
• Types of skeleton :

– EXOskeleton
– ENDOskeleton
– HYDROstatic skeleton
• EXOskeleton
– Rigid external skeletons
– Example :
• Insects
• Crabs
– Protects internal structures
– Allows animal to move
– With cuticle and wax
• Prevents water loss
– Non living, shed through ecdysis process
• ENDOskeleton
– Bones & cartilage
– Functions :
• Body shape
• Protecting internal organs
• Supporting soft tissues
• Bone marrow : produce RBC, WBC,
platelets
• Store minerals : calcium & phosphorus
– Work together with :
• Muscles
• Joints
• Tendons
• Ligaments
• HYDROstatic skeleton
– Internal watery fluid
– Example :
• earthworm