what is it?
How many bones are in your body?
206
Joints
A break in a bone caused by injury
Fracture
The framework of bones and other tissues that supports the body.
Skeletal system
type of connecting tissue that holds bones to other bones at the joints. They connect bones together but don’t protect them.
Ligament
Occurs when a bone is pushed out of its joint, can stretch or tear a ligament.
What does the skeletal system include?
bones, joints, connective tissue
a tissue in the center of some bones, makes millions of blood cells each day.
red blood marrow
An injury to the ligament connecting bones at a joint, occurs when a ligament is stretched or twisted and causes swelling.
sprain
How does it work with the muscular system?
by pulling on each other
Strong flexible tissue that allows joints to move easily, cushions bones, and supports soft tissues. These protect the bones.
cartilage
Results in brittle or porous bones, can be caused by long-term lack of nutrition or exercise.
Osteoporosis
Name the bone that protect the heart
ribs
Type of connecting tissue that joins muscles to bones and muscles to muscles. They help stabilize joints and keep them from moving out of place.
tendon
Curving in the backbone, spine curves to one side of the body in a S or C shape.
Scoliosis