By: Anthon

y WesleyJosiahGage

THE SKELETOMUSCULAR

SYSTEM

An organ system that gives

humans the ability to move

using the muscular and

skeletal systems

Made up of skeleton,

muscles, cartilage, tendons,

ligaments, joints, and other

connective tissue that

supports and binds tissues

and organs together

OVERALL FUNCTION

A flexible connective tissue in animals

Three Types of Cartilage

Elastic

Hyaline

Fibrocartilage

Located…

CARTILAGE

Internal framework of the body

6 major functions of the skeleton:

Support

Movement

Protection

Production of blood cells

Storage of ions

Endocrine regulation

Subtle diff erences between

diff erent sexes

SKELETON

Fibrous, connective tissue

Connects bones to other bones

Similar to tendons

LIGAMENTS

Found between other tissues

in body

All connective tissue (2

exceptions) have 3 main

components:

Fibers

Ground substance

Cells

All immersed in body water

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Keep bones in place and play

role in movement of bones

3 types:

Skeletal

Smooth

Cardiac

Only skeletal and smooth are

part of musculoskeletal system

Smooth: Controls the fl ow of

substances within the lumens of

hollow organs

Skeletal: Moves body

MUSCLES

Tough band of fibrous

connective tissue

Connects muscle to bone

Some tendons can function as

springs

TENDONS

Location at which bones connect

Constructed to allow movement

and provide mechanical support

JOINTS

ARTHRITIS:

Painful inflammation

Stiff ness of the joints (not

strong)

Caused by wear & tear over

time

DISEASES AND PROBLEMS

ARTHRITIS:

Eating healthier in order to

lose weight

Doing physical therapy

Stretching exercises

Medications

CURES AND SOLUTIONS

CARPAL TUNNEL

SYNDROME:

Caused by trapping and

compressing the nerve

May develop tingling or

pain

Weakness of movement

Inflame and thicken

ligament

DISEASES AND PROLEMS

CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Avoiding activities that cause

symptoms

Wearing a wrist splint

Physical therapy

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

drugs

Surgery

CURES AND SOLUTIONS