Skeletal system

• What is the skeletal system?


  It s the bones or the "pillar" of the body because it protects and constructs our body and organs
• Bones


  It is mostly made of phosphorus, proteins, and calcium
• Axial skeleton consists of

  skull, rib cage, vertebral column
• Appendicular skeleton consists of


  Upper and lower limbs, shoulders, hips.
• Functions of the skeletal system

  Provide protection, support, movement
• Joint


  it is where two bones meet
• Cartilage


  it covers the surface of the bones at the joint
• Ligaments


  It is an elastic, connective tissue
• Tendon


  Attaches the bones to the muscles
• Skull


  it protects your head and your brain from damage
• Produces blood cells, store minerals, fats, and produces hormones
• Red bone marrow


  Produces red, white blood cells, and platelets
• Yellow bone marrow


  It serves as energy and mostly made of fats