ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The skeletal system works as a support structure for your body. It gives the body its shape, allows movement, makes blood cells, provides protection for organs and stores minerals. The skeletal system is also called the musculoskeletal system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The skeleton supports and shapes the body and protects delicate internal organs such as the brain, heart and lungs. Bones contain most of our body’s calcium supply. The body is constantly building up and breaking down bone tissue as required.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are five types of bones in the human skeletal system: long, short, flat, irregular, and sesamoid. Long bone: Helps to facilitate movement and support the weight of the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Today, we’re going to look at the four main organs of the skeletal system: bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.

Detailed explanation-5: -Support. The skeleton provides the framework which supports the body and maintains its shape. Movement. Protection. Blood cell production. Storage. Endocrine regulation.