The Human Skeletal System : Its Anatomy, Structure and Functions, , Shri Ram Medical College

The skeleton supports your body. It provides shape, mobility, blood cells, organ protection, and mineral storage. Musculoskeletal refers to the skeletal system. Skeletal system is body s framework. It includes cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. The skeleton helps you stand and move. Joints, connective tissue, and muscles move body parts. Bones have marrow. Bone marrow makes red and white blood cells. The skull protects the brain, the ribs the heart and lungs, and the backbone the spine. Bones store calcium and vitamin D. The skeletal system s various elements help you move. Your bones are the skeleton s main component. Adults have 206 bones. Bones have three layers The periosteum protects and covers bone. White, firm, smooth bone lies underneath the periosteum. It supports and safeguards. Inner, softer bone is the core. Pores store marrow. This stretchy material protects bone points. It reduces bone friction (rubbing against each other). Arthritis can caus