Skeletal+system

By: Kimanh Nguyen

The skeletal system provides support for the body. In addition, it protects internal organs and body tissues.



Includes:
 * 1) Bones
 * 2) Cartilage
 * 3) Ligaments
 * 4) Tendons

Structures/functions: v Bones v Cartilage v Ligaments v Tendon
 * Ø Composed of an outer layer of hard/compact bone à strong, dense, and tough
 * § Supports the body
 * § Protects internal organs
 * § Allow for movement (a place for the muscles to attach)
 * § Store vital minerals/ release them into bloodstreams as ions
 * Ø Largely composed of water
 * Ø Contains no nerves or blood vessels
 * § Provides support with flexibility
 * § Prevents the ends of the bones from rubbing together at joints
 * Ø Tough bands of white, fibrous, and somewhat elastic tissues
 * § Connect bones to bones
 * Ø Tightly packed bundles of parallel collagen fibers
 * § Connect muscles to bones