By Shaina Krummeck and Kendal Gorlei.

THE SKELETAL SYSTEM

DIAGRAM

UPPER BODY

DIAGRAM

LOWER BODY

FUNCTIONS

MovementThe joints between bones permit movement, some allowing a wider range of movement than others. Movement is powered by skeletal muscles, which are attached to the skeleton at various sites on bones. BALL AND

SOCKET

FUNCTION

ProtectionProtects vital organs:• Skull- protects brain, eyes and

inner ears• Vertebrae- protects the spinal

cord• Rib Cage- protects lungs,

heart and major blood vessels• Scapula- protects shoulder• Ilium- protects digestive

systems and the hip• Patella- protects knee

RIB CAGE

FUNCTION

Blood Cell ProductionThe skeleton is the site of haematopoiesis, which takes place in red bone marrow

FUNCTION

StorageBone matrix can store calcium and is involved in calcium metabolism, and bone marrow can store iron and is involved in iron metabolism

DISEASES

Bursitis: a disorder that causes pain in the bodies joints. It mostcommonly affects the shoulder and hip joints. The inflammation usually results from over-activity of an arm or leg.

DISEASES

Scoliosis:a side to side curve of the spine. This condition becomes apparent during adolescence.

Eat food that contains calcium

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BONES HEALTHY

EXERCISE!!

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BONES HEALTHY

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