THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
Functions of Skeletal System SUPPORT: Hard framework that supports and anchors the soft organs of the body. PROTECTION: Surrounds organs such as the brain and spinal cord. MOVEMENT: Allows for muscle attachment therefore the bones are used as levers. STORAGE: Minerals and lipids are stored within bone material. BLOOD CELL FORMATION: The bone marrow is responsible for blood cell production.
Bones Periosteum-tough membrane surrounding bone for protection, bone growth and muscle attachment Spongy bone – found at ends of bones. More loosely packed cells
Compact bone Hard, dense material beneath periosteum Contains bone cells called osteocytes Non-living matrix surrounds osteocytes Collagen–protein for strength Calcium phosphate and calcium carbonate for hardness Haversian canals – opening for blood vessels
Connective Tissues Cartilage Flexible supportive tissue - ear & nose Cushions and protects ends of bones (arthritis)
2. Ligament Connects bone to bone Deep inside joint Lateral Collateral Ligament Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
3. Tendon connects bone to muscle outside the joint
Joints – 2 bones come together. Held together by ligaments Joints – 2 bones come together. Held together by ligaments. Cushioned by cartilage. Lubricated by synovial fluid Types of joints: Ball-and-socket shoulder & hip
Hinge – knee & elbow
Gliding – vertebrae & wrist
Saddle - thumb
Immovable (suture) - skull
Frontal Frontal View
Mandible Frontal View
Clavicle
Scapula
Costals (Ribs)
Sternum
Vertebrae Cervical (7) Thoracic (12) Lumbar (5)
Humerus
Ulna
Radius (thumb side)
Clavicle Scapula Sternum Costals (Ribs) Humerus Vertebra Ulna Radius
Sacrum
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
Femur
Patella
Tibia
Fibula
Ilium Sacrum Pubis Ischium Femur Patella Fibula Tibia
Phalanges Metacarpals Carpals Bones of the Hand
Phalanges Metatarsals Tarsals Bones of the Foot