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Locomotion and Movement — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 11 · Biology

What Locomotion and Movement covers in ICSE Class 11 Biology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 11 Biology syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 11 Biology · 2026-27

Topics in Locomotion and Movement

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1. Types of Movement

  • Movement is mainly of four types: amoeboid, flagellar, ciliary, and muscular.
  • Amoeboid movement is seen in Amoeba. Temporary cytoplasmic projections called pseudopodia help in locomotion and feeding.
  • Flagellar movement is best seen in Euglena. Flagella are thread-like projections on the cell surface and act as locomotory organelles.
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2. Human Skeleton and Its Functions

  • There are 206 major bones in the human body.
  • The axial skeleton has 80 bones and includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
  • The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton.
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3. Skull, Vertebral Column, and Rib Cage

  • The human skull has 28 bones.
  • Eight skull bones are fused to form the cranium, which covers the brain.
  • The face consists of 14 bones.
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4. Limbs and Girdles

  • Each limb is composed of 30 bones.
  • The upper limb includes humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges.
  • The humerus is the long bone of the upper arm. Its upper end fits into the glenoid cavity of the pectoral girdle.

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Central concept: Locomotion and Movement

Types of movementHuman skeletonJointsMuscular systemMechanism of muscle contractionMuscle physiologyRed and white muscle fibresDisorders of muscular and skeletal system

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What are the important topics in Locomotion and Movement for ICSE Class 11 Biology?
Key topics in Locomotion and Movement include Types of Movement, Human Skeleton and Its Functions, Skull, Vertebral Column, and Rib Cage, Limbs and Girdles. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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