WARM UP Describe how connective tissue is used in the skeletal system. List as many things as you can that your skeletal system does for you.
Skeletal System
Levels of Organization Organ System (Skeletal) Organ (Bone) Tissue (Connective)
Skeletal System Divisions Axial Skull, vertebrae, ribcage Appendicular Hips, shoulders, appendages
Functions Movement Muscle support Axial Appendicular
Functions Movement Joints Cartilaginous Compression Vertebrae
Functions Movement Joints Synovial Ball-and-socket Hinge
Functions Movement Joints Synovial Pivot Saddle
Functions Protection “Cages” around vital organs Joints Fibrous Short, tough fibers Skull
Functions Mineral bank Hardness from calcium Withdrawn and deposited as needed
Functions Withdrawn and deposited as needed Use creates need for deposition Lack of calcium means withdrawal
Functions Produce blood cells Red marrow
WRAP UP Compare and contrast compact and spongy bone. Compare and contrast cartilaginous joints and synovial joints.