Associated Organs
What is the main organ that is associated with the Skeletal System?
Bones
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
Provide shape and support, and protect the organs.
How many systems does the skeletal system interact with?
four
What is osteosarcoma?
Bone cancer
What is the longest and strongest bone in the human body?
The femur
What is the associated organ that protects the joints?
Cartilage
What does the skeletal system allow you to do?
move
System interaction w/ muscular purpose
allows movement
What is Osteomyelitis?
Bone infection
How many bones are there in the human body?
206 bones
What attaches bone to bone in the skeletal system?
Ligaments
What is produced by the skeletal system?
Red and white blood cells
System interaction w/ circulatory purpose
Produce red blood cells
What is Chondrosarcoma?
Cartilage cancer
What are the 4 main types of bone?
long, short, flat, and irregular
List all 3 of the primary organs associated with the skeletal system.
Bones, cartilage, and ligaments.
What types of salts are stored in the bones?
Stores calcium and phosphate cells
System interaction w/ immune purpose
Produce white blood cells
What is Osteomalacia?
loss of calcium and phosphorus
How many bones are in the human foot?
26 bones
What accesory organ allows for movement in the bones?
Joints
What energy source is stored in the bones?
Fat and minerals
System interaction w/ circulatory and respiratory purpose
protects it's organs
What is Osteoporosis?
what the collagen framework and deposited minerals are broken down faster than they are formed
How many bones are in the human hand and wrist?
54 bones