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Plan
• Comprised mainly of bones.
• 206 bones in an adult.
• Cartilage.
• Joints.
• Ligaments.
• 20 % of body mass.
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What are the functions of the What are the functions of the
Skeletal System? Skeletal System?
1. Movement:
2. Support:
Ø Skeletal system provides points
of attachment for muscles.
- Framework of the body.
Ø Your legs and arms move when
the muscles pull on the bones. - The backbone is the main support
center for the upper body. It holds
your head up.
What are the functions of the What are the functions of the
Skeletal System? Skeletal System?
3. Protection: 4. Makes blood cells:
Ø The bones of your skull protect Red and white blood cells are
your brain. formed by tissue called
Ø Your ribs protect your lungs and marrow, which is in the center
heart from injury.
of the bone.
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Plan
• Comprised mainly of bones.
• 206 bones in an adult.
• Cartilage.
• Joints.
• Ligaments.
• 20 % of body mass.
1
, 03/10/2023
What are the functions of the What are the functions of the
Skeletal System? Skeletal System?
1. Movement:
2. Support:
Ø Skeletal system provides points
of attachment for muscles.
- Framework of the body.
Ø Your legs and arms move when
the muscles pull on the bones. - The backbone is the main support
center for the upper body. It holds
your head up.
What are the functions of the What are the functions of the
Skeletal System? Skeletal System?
3. Protection: 4. Makes blood cells:
Ø The bones of your skull protect Red and white blood cells are
your brain. formed by tissue called
Ø Your ribs protect your lungs and marrow, which is in the center
heart from injury.
of the bone.
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