Skeletal

System
By Tekai
What is the skeletal
system?
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.
Greek word skeletos, meaning
"dried up."
 Functions
01. Bones
Provide structural support to the body, protects
organs

02. Ligaments
Connects bones together, stabilizing them at joints

03. Tendons
Connect bone to muscle
 Functions
01. Hyaline Cartilage
Allows bones to move smoothly past other at joints

02. Elastic Cartilage

Allows flexibility in body parts that need to bend

03. Fibrocartilage
Is a Cushion within joints which reduces stress
Other functions of
bones
Stores minerals Holds bone marrow

Bone marrow makes

blood
01. Osteoporosis Diseases
The body doesn’t replace bone tissue, causing bones
to be weakened

02. Osteoarthritis
Tissues in the joints break down over time, causing
joint pain

03. Scoliosis
Abnormal curvature in the spine

04. Bone Fracture

A partial breakage of bones in the body
01. Osteoporosis Treatments
Treatment: Bisphosphonates, hormone therapies

02. Osteoarthritis
Treatment: Lifestyle changes, more exercise

03. Scoliosis
Treatment: Bracing the spine, surgery

04. Bone Fracture

Treatment: Cast around the broken area, or inserting
metal plates to hold bone in place
 Career Paths

● Chiropractor
● Radiologist
● Orthopedic surgeon
● Physical therapist
● Registered Nurse
● Science Faculty
● Physician Surgery-Neurosurgery
● X-Ray Technician / Medical Assistant
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