Skeletal System

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A. Support

The skeleton provides the framework for the body. Bones provide the basic shape and structure for the body. What do you think we would look like if we didn't have bones? Pretty silly right? The bones are like the beams inside of a building, and all of our organs, muscles and skin are organized around the bones, just like the walls of a building. The mandible and maxilla support the tooth. Bones of the lower of the lower limbs, pelvis and vertebral column hold up the body.

B. Protection

The skeleton protects organs in the body. Bones can cover and protect many of out major organs. They are like an armor that protects our insides.1. cranium: protects the brain

2. ribs/sternum: protects the lungs, heart and some digestive organs

3. pelvis: protects and supports the digestive and reproductive organs

4. spinal column: protects the spine

C. Blood Cell Production.

Inside of the long bones in our bodies, there is a cavity that is filled with a substance called Bone Marrow. In this tissue, new blood cells are produced, and damaged blood cells are repaired. Red bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and other blood elements.

D. Movement.

The bones are the levers that help the body move in different directions and in different ways. The bones by themselves can't move without the muscles that are connected to them.

E. Mineral Storage.

Mineral is a substance that the body needs to carry out all of our bodily functions like thinking, breathing and moving around. One of the minerals that the body needs is calcium. Calcium is a major part of bone, and this is where the body stores its calcium. It is very important to make sure you eat enough calcium each day because if you don't get enough calcium, your body will take the calcium it needs from your bones. The less calcium the bone has, the weaker it will become.

Hip bone, there are 2 coxal(coaxial) bones. Each composed of illium which, ischium, and pubis.

33 vertebrae in the spinal cord of a human being

The humerus, femur, and tibia are three large appendicular bones in the human body.

If a bullet goes through your bone, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention. The doctor will assess the extent of the injury, clean the wound, and may perform surgery to repair any damage. In some cases, physical therapy may be needed to aid in the recovery process.

The bone that connects your foot to your leg is called the Talus. Next to the Talus is a foot bone that is called the Navicular. Your heel bone is called the Calcaneus. Your toes are also known as Metatarsal bones. The Talus is the bone of which your Tibia(front of your shin) and your Fibula(behind your Tibia) rest on, letting your feet keep you up and balanced and letting you move from place to place. These are all the bones that are in your foot.

The Femur Bone is the long bone in the upper leg. It is the largest bone in your body.

The hamate bone is the carpal bone that has a hook-like process called the hamulus. It is located on the medial side of the hand.

Kneeling on one knee is commonly referred to as genuflecting. It is a sign of respect or homage often observed in religious settings.

a bruised knee fells like kinda painfull:( because,here ill tell you my stoy... well i dont know if its that bad but i t was my cousins bithday and she went to a roller blading place called Extreme and it was really fun:)(thats good part) i know how to oller blade but if i go to fast ill run into many people or ill just fall,any way so ummm yeah i was going to go reach the the wall befor i fell.hen instead someone had to be going quick witch was my cousin and we colided and are skates hit she still was standing(she could keep her balance very well) and i fell so as i was falling, my body turned around faceing toward the frount then my knee only just SLAMS down to the ground then my hands and yeah.... this was on a Friday and today is Monday almost Tuesday and yes thats what happend after that i fell like 6 more times:(so what ive been felling is like pain when im just sitting all calm and all of a sudden i start to fell a little pain in my knee it does start to hurt and when i bend it or when im walking:( write back or say something if you can relate to this story.Ps.idk if its hurt ot broken but in one spot its black around it is purple and the uper part is green:(

No, toes do not contain bone marrow. Bone marrow is found within the cavities of bones, such as the femur and pelvic bone, where it produces different types of blood cells. Toes are made up of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles, but they do not contain marrow.

The femur is superior to the patella and inferior to the ischium. The femur is commonly known as the thigh bone.

Bones are much harder than the vital organs that they protect, so the brain is protected by the skull, and the heart and lungs are protected by the rib cage, and the spinal cord is protected by the backbone (or vertebrae).

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Threats to the skeletal system include osteoporosis, fractures, arthritis, and cancer. These conditions can weaken bones, hinder movement, and impact overall bone health. Proper nutrition, exercise, and preventative measures can help mitigate these risks.

Yes, some joints in the body, such as the elbow and knee joints, can accommodate multiple bones coming together at a single point. These joints are designed to provide stability and allow for movement between the connected bones.

There are 206 bones in the adult skeleton, plus three tiny bones in each ear and the hyoid bone in the throat... so 213 is correct depending on how you count.

If a person has ulnar-sided wrist pain that is, the outside, pinky-side, of the wrist)_ one of the possible diagnoses is pisotriquetral arthritis in which the tiny pisiform bone (latin for "pea" and the triquetrum on which it sits or "articulates", as they say, have formed arthritic changes and it can cause quite a bit of discomfort. There joint is rather insignificant, and therefore, removal of the pisiform is a good option with very little risk.

By the 'chest bone' do you mean the sternum? And which 'lower leg bone', the tibia or the fibula? If by 'chest bone' you mean the sternum, both of the 'lower leg bones' are longer.

The type of bone used to build early houses is called "boning." It is typically made from the rib bones of large animals, such as whales or mammoths, and was commonly used in construction during prehistoric times.

The skeleton system is called so because it forms the framework and support structure of the body, much like how a skeleton provides structure and support to an organism. It consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons that work together to give the body its shape and allow for movement.

14 phalanges in one hand, 19 phalanges in one foot

The term for bone marrow from a close relative is "allogeneic bone marrow transplant."

Two types of bone tissue are compact bone and spongy bone. Compact bone functions as the basic supporting tissue of the body. Spongy bone's function , meanwhile, is to make up most of the short, flat, and irregular bones in your body. It also makes up the ends of long bones.