THE SKELETAL SYSTEM

What is Skeletal System?

 skeletal system definition. The framework of

the body, consisting of bones and other
connective tissues, which protects and
supports the bodytissues and internal organs.
Functions of the Skeletal System
 Rigid , strong bone is well suited for bearing
weight and it is major supporting tissue of
the body.
Movement

 Skeletal muscles attach to bones by tendons

which are strong bands of connective tissues.
Contraction of skeletal muscles moves the
bones, producing body movements.
 Bone is hard and protects the organs it
surrounds.
 Some minerals in the blood are taken into
bone and stored.
 Many bones contain cavities field with bone
marrow that gives rise to blood cells and
platelets.
 Endocrine system is the collection of glands
that produce hormones that regulate
metabolism ,growth ,development, tissue
function ,sexual function,reproduction ,sleep,
and mood, among other things.
 Axial Skeleton
 Appendicular Skeleton
Axial Skeleton

 The axial skeleton is the part of

the skeleton that consists of the bones of the
head and trunk of a vertebrate.

 Skull- Facial and Cranial Bones

 Hyoid- Vertebral Column and Thoracic cage
Appendicular Skeleton

 The appendicular skeleton consists of the

bones of the upper and lower limbs, as well as
the girdles, which attach the limbs to the
axial skeleton.
4 types of bone
 Long bones- are hard, dense bones that provide
strength, structure, and mobility.
 Short bones -Their primary function is to provide
support and stability with little to no movement.
 Flat bones - are bones whose principal function is
either extensive protection or the provision of broad
surfaces for muscular attachment.
 Irregular bones - are bones which, from their
peculiar form, cannot be grouped as long bone,
shortbone, flat bone or sesamoid bone.
Marrow

2 Types of marrow
* Yellow marrow - Consistings mainly
of adipocytes (fat cells).

* Red marrow - Red marrow's main function is

to produce red and white blood cells and
platelets.
 Cartilage and tendons
Articulation

 An articulation , or joint is a place where two

bones come together. A joint is usually
considered movable , but that is not always
the case.
Types of Joints

 Fibrous Joints - consist of two bones that

are united by fibrous tissue that exhibit little
or no movement.
 Cartilaginous Joints- unite two bones by
means of cartilage. Only slight movement
occur in these joint.
 Synovial Joints- are freely movable joints
that contain synovial fluid in a cavity
surrounding the ends of articulating bones
Do we need our bones?