2. The Skeletal System Ashlyn V. Jenny H. Michael C. Tiana D. Team Name: Bones Date: February 11, 2008

3. Purpose Protection: protects the brain and internal organs Support: maintains upright posture Produces blood cells Storage: stores fat and minerals Allows movement

4. 5 interesting facts A baby has about 300 bones when it is first born. Your skeleton is divided into 2 parts, your axial skeleton and your appendicular skeleton. Your spine is made up of 26 bones, these bones are called vertebrae Your foot has a total of 26 bones. With out your bones, you wouldn’t be able to walk or stand you, would be a blob on the floor.

5. Diseases arthritis- joint pain, irritation of the joints –Cause- you can get arthritis based on your age, weight, or any previous injury’s you might have had –Treatment- depending on the type, physical and occupational therapy may be needed, also if severe enough joint replacement will be necessary. Osteoporosis- bones become more brittle due to BMD reduction –treatment- bisphosphonates – drugs that removes bone tissue –cause- not enough calcium and phosphorus Frozen shoulder- restricted motion in your shoulder –cause- often occurs for no reason, occasionally traumatic injury to the shoulder –treatment- physical therapy, and pain relief.

6. Staying healthy A healthy diet Regular exercise Some examples of a healthy diet are: milk, cheese, yogurt, other dairy products, and vegetables. Some examples of good exercise are: walk, jog, and jump rope are all examples of good exercise

7. websites www.en.wikipedia.org www.answers.yahoo.com www.orthopedies.about.com www.libuiowa.edu www.stpeters.com www.webschoolsolutions.com www.kidshealth.org www.mnsn.edule www.umich.edu www.Mrscameronswiki.wikispaces.com www.ehow.com www.dictionary.com

8. The End!!! We hope you enjoyed our project!! Ashlyn Jenny Michael Tiana