THE

SKELETAL

SYSTEM
AInhoa Pastor i Pol Tuset
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INDEX

· What is the skeletal system?

· Main funcions
· Parts and their functions
 WHAT IS THE

SKELETAL

SYSTEM?
The skeletal system is your body’s central

framework.
 MAIN FUNCtIONS

Allows movement Produce blood cells

Your skeleton supports the full
Bones contain bone marrow.

weight of your body, to help you

Red and white blood cells are

stand and walk. produced in the bone marrow.

Protect and support organs Stores minerals

Bones helps your body’s supply

Your skull protects your brain, your ribs

of minerals like calcium and

protect your heart and lungs, and your

vitamin D.
backbone protects your spine.
 Parts of the

skeletal system

Periosteum
Compact bone
Spongy bone
Cartilage
Joints
Ligaments
Tendons
 Periosteum Compact bone
Is a tough membrane that
It provides structural support
Spongy bone
covers and protects the
and protection
outside of the bone.
 Cartilage Joints Ligaments Tendons
It enables bones to move

Hold bones together Connect the ends of a

without friction (rubbing

Immovable joints muscle to your bone.

against each other).
Partly movable joints
Movable joints
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