Skeletal System

Function: Structure & Support Protects internal organs Movement Produces blood cells Stores Minerals

Bones Joints Cartilage Ligaments Tendons Structures Bones Joints Cartilage Ligaments Tendons

Bone Skeletal System has about 206 bones. Bones are made up of living tissue: Nerves Bone Forming Cells Blood Vessels.

Joints Where 2 or more bones meet Types of Joints Ball and socket Immovable Where 2 or more bones meet Types of Joints Ball and socket Hinge Pivot Gliding Immovable Ball & Socket Pivot Hinge Gliding

Cartilage Found at joints and helps protect bones so they don’t rub together. Cushions the bones Makes up your Ears and Nose Carilage

Attaches bone to bone Stringy connective tissue Ligaments Attaches bone to bone Stringy connective tissue Knee Ligaments

Attaches Muscle to bone Stringy connective tissue Tendon Attaches Muscle to bone Stringy connective tissue Knee Tendons

Do you remember the functions? Structure & Support Protection Movement Produces blood cells Stores Minerals

Do you remember the Structures? Bones Joints Cartilage Ligaments Tendons