The Skeletal System

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The Skeletal System
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Skeleton
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Functions

• 1. Supports the body
• 2. Protects internal organs
• 3. Provides movement
• 4. Stores minerals
• 5. Site of blood cell formation

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Axial vs. Appendicular

• Axial
• skull, rib cage, vertebrae
• Appendicular
• arms, legs, hip

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Axial vs. Appendicular
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Epiphysis

• The ends of the bone.

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Spongy Bone

• Found at the end of long bones.
• Hard bone, that forms a latticework structure.
• Makes bone flexible.

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Red Bone Marrow

• Found inside the spongy bone.
• Creation of red blood cells, some white blood
  cells and platelets happens here.

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