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Skeletal System

Skeletal System. Babies have more bones than adults. Why??? The adult body contains 206 bones. Bones are connected to bones by tissue called… Ligaments. Ligaments – tissues that hold bones together. 5 Functions of the Skeletal System. Shape and support.

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Skeletal System

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  1. Skeletal System

  2. Babies have more bones than adults. • Why??? • The adult body contains 206 bones.

  3. Bones are connected to bones by tissue called… Ligaments Ligaments – tissues that hold bones together

  4. 5 Functions of the Skeletal System • Shape and support

  5. 5 Functions of the Skeletal System 2. Enables (allows) you to Move

  6. 5 Functions of the Skeletal System 3. Protects your organs

  7. 5 Functions of the Skeletal System • Produces blood cells

  8. 5 Functions of the Skeletal System 5. Stores minerals and other materials

  9. A joint is a place where 2 bones come together.

  10. JOints

  11. Types of Joints • Immovable joint – Allows little or no movement Exp. Skull • Movable joint – • Allows LOTS of movement • Exp. Knee, elbow

  12. Joints

  13. Joints

  14. Joints

  15. Bone Marrow • What is the difference betweenredand yellowbone marrow? • Red produces blood cells • Yellow stores fat

  16. Bones • One thing to remember… • Bones are living! • They are made of cells.

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