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38 Nursing Times online February 2020 Vol 116 Issue 2wwwnursingtimesnet Copyright EMAP Publishing 2020This article is not for distributionexcept for journal club use Key points Bones are key to p. The Skeletal System. Parts of the skeletal system. Bones (skeleton). Joints. Cartilages. Ligaments. Two subdivisions of the skeleton. Axial skeleton. Appendicular skeleton. Functions of Bones. Support the body. 1. Gives shape and support. 2. Protects internal organs. (Skull, Rib-cage). 3. Muscles attach to bones.. 4. Blood cells are formed in bone marrow. . 5. Calcium and Phosphorous storage. . http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/SSmovie.html. __________________. . (support for body, attachment for soft tissues). Storage of . _______________ . (calcium and phosphate). Calcium most abundant mineral in body (~2–4 . lb. ). 98% stored in bones. Part C. Bone Development and Growth. Bone Development. Ossification (. Osteogenesis. ). the process of bone tissue formation. Starts with the formation of the bony skeleton in 8 week old embryos as bone replaces cartilage and membranes. The skeletal system is made up of organs called bones.. An adult human has 206 bones, but babies are born with 270 bones. Why?. The male and female skeleton have 1 major difference -what is it?. The female pelvis is wider and deeper. Why?. The Skeletal System . Skeletal System – bones of the body, shields important organs, gives your body shape. Skull protects the brain / Ribs Protect your heart and lungs / Back bone protects your spinal cord. Provides shape and support.. Enables us to move.. Protects your internal organs.. Produces blood cells.. Stores minerals such as calcium and phosphorous.. Bone Formation and Growth. As a baby, most of your skeletal system is made up of cartilage.. Anatomy & Physiology. Turner college & career high school. Our skeletal system provides a framework for the muscles and helps in the basic function of movement. .. However. , due to age and various other factors, the bones become weak and fragile and may get affected by some common disorders.. Lesson 4.2: The Axial Skeleton. Lesson 4.3: The Appendicular Skeleton. Lesson 4.4: Joints. Lesson 4.5: Common Injuries and Disorders of the Skeletal System . The Skeletal System. Lesson 4.1. Bone as a Living Tissue. What is the process of bone formation?. What are the structures of the long bones?. What are the structures of the skeletal system? . The skeletal system. Compromises the bony framework of the body.. BONES. FUNCTIONS. Supports . body and provides shape.. Protects internal organs.. Movement and anchorage of muscles.. Mineral storage. (Calcium and . phorphorus. ). Hemopoiesis.  . OSTEOCYTE – mature bone . MBChB – MSc – PhD – MRCPCH – DCH (UK). The skeleton. The skeleton can be divided into 2 subgroups:. Axial skeleton: consists of bones of the . Skull (cranium). Vertebral column. Ribs and Sternum (Thoracic Cage). . Human Skeletal System. Functions. Framework and support. Protection. Storage of minerals such as calcium. Movement. Production of blood cells (bone marrow). Human Skeletal System. The . axial. skeleton is the central part of the skeleton used to protect vital organs such as the brain, heart, and lungs.. The skeletal system provides 1.) protection 2.)support 3.) production of red blood cells 4.) movement 5.) Triglyceride Storage (yellow fat) 6.) Storing Minerals.  . Bones are attached to other bones by ligaments..