Functions
this lower leg bone carries most of your body weight.
tibia
This brain protects your brain.
skull
this word means the arrangement of parts that gives your body shape.
structure
where bones meet
joints
this condition happens when become less dense and more fragile.
osteoporosis
this bone connects your shoulder to your elbow and allows lifting and pushing.
humerus
these bones protect the heart and lungs and move when you breathe.
rib cage
bones help your body resist this force that pulls you downward
gravity
the upper arm connects the shoulder to the elbow.
humerus
this condition affects joints and happens when cartilage breaks down.
arthritis
the forearm bone is on the thumb side and helps rotate the wrist.
radius
this bone runs down your back and protects the spinal cord.
spine
without bones, your body would do this instead of standing upright
collapse
these two forearm bones help you rotate your wrist.
radius and ulna
this condition causes the spine to curve sideways.
scoliosis
this forearm bone forms the hinge of the elbow and helps stabilize the arm
ulna
this is the strongest bone in your body.
femur
a group of parts that work together is called
a system
this lower leg bone carries most of the body's weight
tibia
The skeletal system works closely with this system to create movement.
muscular system
this lower leg bone helps stabilize the leg and supports balance.
fibula
this bone connects your upper body to your lower body.
pelvis
the natural curves of the spine help with this when walking
balance
bones act like this simple machine to help relate movement
a lever
lack of this mineral over time can weaken bones.
calcium