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Skeletal System

Learn about the functions, structure, and relationships of the skeletal system. Discover interesting facts and common conditions, such as fractures and osteoporosis.

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Skeletal System

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  1. Skeletal System By: Hailey Warren

  2. Function • Support and protect the body • stores and holds minerals • produces blood • Source:Human body packet and science book

  3. Structure • Marrow, ligaments, and tendons are used in the skeletal system • Marrow- in the center of many bones and makes red and white blood cells • Ligaments- connects bones to bones • Tendons- connects skeletal muscles to bones • Source: science book

  4. Relationships to Other Systems • Works with the muscular system • The skeletal muscles move the bones • Source: Human body packet

  5. Conditions • Fracture- an injury in which the bone breaks. Cure:Realign and immobilize with a cast, splint, sling, etc. • Osteoporosis- decalcification and weakening of the bone No cure • Source:The skeletal system (book)

  6. Interesting and Unusual Facts • The human hand has 27 bones. • Your face has 14 bones. • The longest bone in your body is the Femur. • The Femur makes up one-fourth of your height.

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