1. Chapter 3
The Skeletal System

2. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions
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3. Bones Primary Function Related Combining Forms
Act as the framework for the body
Protect the internal organs
Store the mineral calcium
Related Combining Forms
oss/e, oss/i
oste/o, ost/o

4. Lateral View of Skull

5. Anterior View of Skull

6. Bone Marrow Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Red bone marrow forms some blood cells.
Yellow bone marrow stores fat.
Related Combining Form
myel/o (also means spinal cord)

7. Cartilage Primary Functions Related Combining Form
Creates a smooth surface for motion within the joints.
Protects the ends of the bones.
Related Combining Form
chondr/o

8. Joints Primary Function Related Combining Form
Work with the muscles to make a variety of motions possible.
Related Combining Form
arthr/o

9. Examples of Synovial Joints

10. Synovial Joint

11. Ligaments Primary Function Related Combining Form
Connect one bone to another.
Related Combining Form
ligament/o

12. Synovial Membrane Primary Functions Related Combining Forms
Forms the lining of synovial joints.
Secretes synovial fluid.
Related Combining Forms
synovi/o, synov/o

13. Synovial Fluid Primary Function Related Combining Forms
Lubricant that makes smooth joint movements possible.
Related Combining Forms
synovi/o, synov/o

14. Bursa Primary Function Related Combining Form
Cushions areas of joints that are subject to friction during movement.
Related Combining Form
burs/o