Skeleton
System
Classification of BonesAccording to the basic types of bone tissue1. Compact bone
2. Spongy bone
According to the shapeThere are four types
1. Short bones
2. Long bones
3. Flat bones
4. Irregular bones
Functions of the bones1. Support & Shape
Supports & anchors all soft organs
Bones of the legs act as pillars to support the
body trunk when we stand
Without bones, our body will not be having any
shape
2. Protection
Brain is protected by the skull and rib cage
protects the lungs heart & liver
3. Movement
4. Storage
5. Blood cell formation
Skeletal System
Facial Skeleton
Bones of the Foot
Bones of the Foot
PLAY Bones of the Foot
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Arches of the Foot
• Foot has three important arches
– Medial and lateral longitudinal arch
– Transverse arch
• Arches are maintained by
– Interlocking shapes of tarsals
– Ligaments and tendons
Arches of the Foot
Classification of Joints1- Fibrous Sutures of the skull
2-Cartilaginous Intervertebral, pubic symphysis
3- Synovial
Plane Hinge Ball & Socket Condyloid Saddle Pivot
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