skeletal system

• Functions of the skeletal system

  • Protecting organs
  • Muscle attachment
  • Joints for movement
  • Blood cell and platelet production
  • Storage of calcium and phosphorus
  • Support
• Types of bone


  • Long
  • Short
  • Flat
  • Irregular
• Short bones


  Weight bearing
• Flat bones


  Protection, muscle attachment
• Irregular bones


  Protection, muscle attachment
• Types of joints


  • Pivot
  • Hinge
  • Ball and socket
  • Condyloid
• Pivot joint


  Neck - atlas and axis
• Hinge joint


  Elbow, knee, ankle
• Ball and socket joint


  Hip, shoulder