FUNCTIONS
MovementThe joints between bones permit movement, some allowing a wider range of movement than others. Movement is powered by skeletal muscles, which are attached to the skeleton at various sites on bones. BALL AND
SOCKET
FUNCTION
ProtectionProtects vital organs:• Skull- protects brain, eyes and
inner ears• Vertebrae- protects the spinal
cord• Rib Cage- protects lungs,
heart and major blood vessels• Scapula- protects shoulder• Ilium- protects digestive
systems and the hip• Patella- protects knee
RIB CAGE
FUNCTION
Blood Cell ProductionThe skeleton is the site of haematopoiesis, which takes place in red bone marrow
FUNCTION
StorageBone matrix can store calcium and is involved in calcium metabolism, and bone marrow can store iron and is involved in iron metabolism
DISEASES
Bursitis: a disorder that causes pain in the bodies joints. It mostcommonly affects the shoulder and hip joints. The inflammation usually results from over-activity of an arm or leg.
DISEASES
Scoliosis:a side to side curve of the spine. This condition becomes apparent during adolescence.
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