1. 7th Edition Medical Terminology for Health Professions Ann Ehrlich/Carol L.Schroeder © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved The Skeletal System Chapter 3

2. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions of the Skeletal System

3. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Bones Primary Function –Act as the framework for the body –Protect the internal organs –Store the mineral calcium –Formation of red bone marrow (continues)

4. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Structure of bones Bone is the form of connective tissue 2 nd hardest tissue in the body Dental enamel is #1

5. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Bones Typical Long Bone (continues)

6. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Bones (continues)

7. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Bones (continues)

8. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Bones (continues)

9. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Bones (continues)

10. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Bones (continues)

11. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Bones

12. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Bone Marrow Primary Function –Red bone marrow forms some blood cells. –Yellow bone marrow stores fat.

13. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Cartilage Primary Function –Creates a smooth surface for motion within the joints –Protects the ends of the bones

14. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Joints Primary Function –Work with the muscles to make a variety of motions possible (continues)

15. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Joints

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17. Ligaments Primary Function –Connect one bone to another (continues)

18. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Ligaments

19. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Synovial Membrane Primary Function –Forms the lining of synovial joints –Secretes synovial fluid

20. © 2013 Delmar, Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved Synovial Fluid Primary Function –Lubricant that makes smooth joint movements possible