functions of the skeleton
This function of the skeleton allows your body to stand upright and maintain shape.
what is support?
This hard outer layer of bone provides strength and protections.
What is compact bone?
This system forms the body's framework and protects vital organs
What is Skeletal system
This hard structure protects the brain
What is the skull
The adult human body has this many bones
What is 206
The skeleton protects this viral organ in the head.
What is the brain?
This lighter type of bone is found inside bones and helps reduce weight.
What is spongy bone?
This system allows movement by contracting and relaxing
What is the Muscular system
These structures connect muscles to bones
Movement happens when muscles pull on these.
What are bones
The rib cage protects these organs used for breathing.
What are the lungs.
These canals contain blood vessels and nerves.
What is Haversian Canals?
This system includes skin, hair, and nails
What is integumentary system
This outer layer of skin provides a waterproof barrier
What is the epidermis
These joints are found in the shoulder and hips, these joints allow for movement in many directions.
What is ball-and-socket?
This system works closely with the skeletal system to allow movement.
What is the muscular system?
This soft tissue inside bones produce blood cells.
What is bone marrow?
This system produces blood cells in bone marrow
What is the skeletal system
This flexible tissue covers the ends of bones at joints.
These type of bones are unique shaped and don't fit into the conventional category such as the vertebrae, sacrum, and coccyx.
The skeleton stores this mineral that is important for strong bones and teeth.
What is calcium?
These cells build new bone tissue
What are osteoblasts?
What is the integumentary system?
This type of muscle is found in the heart
What is Cardiac muscles?
This muscles purpose include involuntarily actions like digestion, blood flow regulation, and peristalsis.
What is the smooth muscle