2. Physical Education Grades 11-12 Bones Only By: Garrick Adamson

3. Bone The dense, semi rigid, porous, calcified connective tissue forming the major portion of the skeleton of most vertebrates. It consists of a dense organic matrix and an inorganic, mineral component They’re What keeps your body upright! Webster Dictionaries Definition of a Bone

4. DIFFERENT TYPES OF BONES Long Bones Short Bones Flat Bones Irregular Bones Round Bones

5. What are Bones For? Bones are The organs of the skeletal system that Protect softer tissue Provide muscle attachment points House blood producing cells Store inorganic salts

6. Long BoneFlat Bone Irregular BoneShort BoneRound Bone

7. Long Bone description Acts as a Lever Expanded Ends (Epiphysis) Have Longitudinal Axes

8. Example of Long Bone The Femur Located in thigh Supports movement

9. Short Bone Description Cube like Equal lengths Equal widths

10. Example of short bone The Talus Located in the ankle Acts as major ankle bone

11. Plate like structures Broad Surfaces Provides protection

12. Example of Flat Bone The Scapulae Located in the shoulder Serves as a broad plate for anchoring muscles

13. Irregular Bone description Variety of shapes Connected to several other bones Major function is support

14. Example of Irregular Bone The Vertebral Column Located in the back Has 33 articulated ring like bones

15. Usually small and nodular Embedded in tendons Act as pullies

16. The Patella Located in the Knee Articulates (connects) with femur

19. Bone Injury Types of Injuries Green stick fracture Transverse fracture Impact fracture Compound fracture Click for a video compilation of bone injuries in sports (Viewer Discretion is advised) Click for a video compilation of bone injuries in sports (Viewer Discretion is advised)

20. Risk Factors of Bone Injury Your older than 65 You’ve broken a bone after age 50 Your close relative has osteoporosis or has broken a bone Your health is "fair" or "poor“ You smoke

21. Bones are essential to homeostasis A healthy life style along with proper knowledge will lead you and your bones to a long healthy life. Take Care Now !