Cranium

Mandible
The Skeletal System Human Skeleton
Cervical Vertebrae
The skeleton is a group of Clavicle Sacrum
bones that has 6 major
Manubrium
funtions. The first Scapula
being to support Sternum
the body’s weight Thoracic Vertebrae
and protect the Ribs
Humerus
organs. To move
Lumbar Vertebrae
around, the Ulna
skeletal muscles Radius
Pelvic Girdle
push and pull
Coccyx
the bones with Carpals
connecting Metacarpals
ligaments and
Phalanges
the joints allow
for much needed
rotation to walk. The Femur
development of red and
white blood cells take
Patella
place in the marrow of the
Tibia
bones. The skeleton also
stores nurtrients like Fibula

calcium and iron. Lastly

bone cells help determine
how much insulin your
body produces. Tarsals
Metatarsals
Phalanges

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