Chapter 15.2 Skeletal Systemskeletal system- Bones,cartilage,and the

connective tissue that hold bones together

cartilage- flexible, rubbery tissue that cushions area where bones meet

joint- A place where two or more bones meet

ligaments- connective tissue that connects bones in a joint

periosteum- the outermost portion of the bone

vertebrae- are the little ring shaped bones that make up the spine

Bone Marrow

Bone marrow fills the hollow of most bones

The main function of bone marrow is producing blood cells.

Red marrow produces red and white blood cells

Yellow marrow stores fat.

Rigid means stiff and not flexible

Osteoporosis- a disease where bones become less dense, weak, and break more easily.

Sprain- when a ligament is stretched too far or is torn

4 Functions of the Skeletal System1.To protect other organs2.To store minerals3.To allow you to move4.To make blood cells