Forms the longitudinal axis of the body Divided into three parts ◦ Skull- protects the brain ◦ Vertebral column – protects the spinal column ◦ Bony.
Joint Mechanics. Today’s Agenda What is a Joint? Different Types of Joints Range of Movement in Joints Structure and Function of Joints Characteristics.
Joints Joints are also known as arthroses or articulations Joints can be classified both structurally and functionally Structural Classification Fibrous.
The Skeletal System. Parts of the skeletal system Bones (skeleton)—206 bones in human body Joints Cartilages Ligaments Two subdivisions of.
Support, movement and locomotion INTRODUCTION. Objectives: List and describe the major functions of the skeletal system.List and describe the major functions.
Chapter 5 The Skeletal System. The Skeletal System Parts of the skeletal system Bones (skeleton) Joints Cartilages Ligaments Divided into.
With the lower jaw removed, the skull resembles a lopsided, hollow, bony sphere. The facial bones form its anterior aspect, and the cranium forms the.
The Human Skeleton The Skeletal System Slide 5.1 Parts of the skeletal system Bones (skeleton) Joints Cartilages Ligaments (bone to bone)(tendon=bone.
1 Review of Skeletal System. 2 Skeletal System Function: –Protection –Hematopoiesis –Mineral homeostasis Calcium Phosphorus Carbonate Magnesium.
1 Review of Musculoskeletal System Chapter 36. 2 Skeletal System Function: –Protection –Hematopoiesis –Mineral homeostasis Calcium Phosphorus Carbonate.
The Human Skeleton COLLEGE ANATOMY Southern Boone County High School Bill Palmer.
Functions of Bones 1. Gives the body its shape 2. Support of the body’s weight 3. Protection of soft organs 4. Movement due to attached skeletal muscles.