1. 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.

2. Skeletal System

3. Levels of Organization
Organ System (Skeletal)
Organ (Bone)
Tissue (Connective)

4. Skeletal System Divisions
Axial
Skull, vertebrae, ribcage
Appendicular
Hips, shoulders, appendages

5. Functions
Movement
Muscle support
Axial
Appendicular

6. Functions
Movement
Joints
Cartilaginous
Compression
Vertebrae

7. Functions
Movement
Joints
Synovial
Ball-and-socket
Hinge

8. Functions
Movement
Joints
Synovial
Pivot
Saddle

9. Functions Protection “Cages” around vital organs Joints Fibrous
Short, tough fibers
Skull

10. Functions Mineral bank Hardness from calcium
Withdrawn and deposited as needed

11. Functions Withdrawn and deposited as needed
Use creates need for deposition
Lack of calcium means withdrawal

12. Functions
Produce blood cells
Red marrow

13. WRAP UP Compare and contrast compact and spongy bone.
Compare and contrast cartilaginous joints and synovial joints.