Skeletal System
The human skeletal system performs a number of key functions in the human body. The key functions of the human skeletal system are:
- Support: Our bones provide the rigidity we need to function.
- Protection: The rigidity of our bones allows them to protect our internal organs from damage for example the rib cage and the skull.
- Movement: Without the strength of our bones we wouldnt be able to move our muscles are anchored to our bones.
- Storage: Our bones are a storehouse for fat and certain essential minerals.
- Blood cell formation: Most of our blood components are made in the bones.
Appendicular The appendicular bones are found in the arms and legs, and attach, or append, to the body. |
Axial The axial skeleton is composed of the 80 bones of your upper body. |
Flat bone Our flat bones are designed to provide protection for vital organs, in particular the skull and the ribs. |
Irregular Scientists use the term irregular bones for all those that dont fit into the other categories! |
Long bone Our long bones are the hard, dense bones that provide strength, structure, and mobility. |
Sesamoid A bone embedded in a tendon, Sesamoid bones are so named because they resemble a sesame seed. |
Short bone Mostly found around the extremities, the short bones are small, and roughly cuboid in shape. |
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