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TH E S K ELETA L S Y S TEM
bones in your
body depends on
your age! An
adult skeleton
contains 206
bones, while a
newborn has
approximately
305 bones!!
and support
Enables
movement
Protects your
organs
Produces blood
cells
Stores minerals
and other
Joints
A joint is a place
Im m ovable joints
Immovable joints
allow little or no
movement.
Types ofJoints
Cartilage
Cartilage covers the
ends of the bones
and keeps them from
rubbing against each
other.
In the knee, cartilage
prevents the femur
from rubbing against
the bones of the
lower leg.
Bone Structure
Tough outer
membrane covers
the bone
Beneath the outer
bone is a layer of
compact bone
Beneath the compact
bone is spongy bone,
which has many
small spaces.
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The spaces in
many bones
contain a soft,
connective tissue
called marrow.
There are 2 types
of marrow, red
and yellow.
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Red bone marrow
H ard as a Rock
Bones are strong and
lightweight.
Bones comprise only 20%
of the bodys weight.
Bones are hard as a rock
because they are
composed of the minerals
calcium and phosphorus
tightly packed.
Bone strength increases
with regular exercise.
contain cells
and tissues,
such as blood
and nerves.
They also
form new
bone as you
grow.
O steoporosis