2. Bones-
Skeletal
System
Each Bone is a complex Living organ made up
of many cells, protein fibres and minerals.
Skeletal system- scaffolds and protects
Skeletal system provides attachment points
for muscles
New blood cells produced by red bone
marrow
Framework for body to grow
3. Skeletal System 206 bones
Maximum bone density at age
21yrs
Skeletal system- Axial and
Appendicular
Axial skeleton – Vertebral column,
rib cage, skull, other associated
bones
Appendicular skeleton – shoulder
girdle, pelvic girdle, limb bones
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4. Skull
22 bones fused together
except mandible
21 bones unfused in
children
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5. Neck
Connects Head to shoulders and
chest
Has many muscles for support and
structure-swallowing, speaking,
yawning, moving head and neck
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8. Vertebrae
• 33 Vetebrae
• Cervical-neck-7
• Thoracic-chest-12
• Lumbar-lowerback-5
• Sacrum-5 vertebrae fused forming 1
• Coccyx-4 vertebrae fused forming 1
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9. Ribs and Sternum Sternum – knife shaped
bone located in midline of
anterior side
Sternum connects to ribs by
thin cartilages called costal
cartilage
12 pairs of ribs along with
sternum form ribcage
First seven ribs – true ribs
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12. Functions
Framework-shape, work with muscles
Support
Movement
Protection of vital organs
Mineral storage- calcium and phosphorus
Blood cell protection 2.6 million RBC per second
Lever Action
13.
14. Types of Joints
Fixed Joint
Slightly movable joint
Freely movable joint
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Hinge Joint
Flexion Ext
Elbow Knees
25. Condyloid
Joint
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26. Benefits of exercise
Increases flexibility- synovial fluid
Makes bones stronger- osteoblasts, calcium,
bone density
Strengthen joints – ligaments strong
Good posture
Healthy lifestyle
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