SKELETAL SYSTEM
3 MAIN FUNCTIONS
ALLOWS MOVEMENTPROVIDES SUPPORT FOR
THE BODYPROTECTS SOFT
ORGANS INSIDE THE BODY
INSIDE A BONE
BONES ARE MADE UP OF: Compact-hard, tough tissue that provides
support and surrounds the spongy bone. Spongy-strong but lightweight tissue, bone
marrow is housed here Bone marrow creates new red blood cells
2 DIVISIONS OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
AXIAL SKELETON- consists of the skull, spinal cord, ribs and pelvis.
APPENDICULAR
SKELETON- Includes the arms and legs and main function is to provide movement
TYPES OF JOINTS
Immovable joints- bones of your skull are connected by joints that do not move.
Movable joints- Allows body to bend and move. Joint is surrounded by connective tissue called ligaments. Example- arm moves up and down by a joint called a hinge joint.
Connective Muscle TissueLigaments-
Connect bone to bone
Tendons- Connect muscle to bone
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