Flexibility allows joints and muscles to move through their full range of motion.
Two types of bones that make up the body are the hard and soft tissues.
When body temperature increases blood flow increases
A joint is where two or more bones meet
Bones store nutrients such as calcium
Flat bones are used to provide protection for vital organs
Tendance are used to connect muscles to bones
Five function of the skeletal system: Movement, Support, Protection, Make Blood, Storage
Two major Skeletal system parts: Axial Skeletal & Appendicular Skeletal
The Axial skeleton includes the skull, spine, ribs and sternum
The appendicular skeleton includes the appendages of the body which are the shoulders arms, hips and legs
Two types of marrow: Red & yellow
Red marrow produces most of the body's blood cells
Yellow Marrow stores fat that can serve as an energy resource
20% of an adults body weight is bone
Bone is made up of 2 minerals: Calcium & Phosphorus
Two types of joints: Immovable & Movable
Immovable Joints- A joint that allows little to no movement
Movable Joints-Most joints are moveable
-Allows the body to move in wide range of movements
Ligaments hold together the bones in movable joints
Gliding Joint - Allows one bone to move over the other such as Knuckles, Wrist & Ankle it also allows you to bend and flex as well as make limited side to side motions