1. Human Body Project By: Bryan M.
Skeletal System

2. New Words Cartilaginous- meaning- of or resembling cartilage.
Cartilage- a strong, elastic tissue which is very flexible
Phosphates- phosphate is a salt of phosphoric acid
Cartilage- a firm, elastic, flexible type of connective tissue of a translucent whitish or yellowish colour
Intervertebral- situated between the vertebrae
Vertebrae- a long column of hollow bones

3. Major components of a bone
The periosteum, the compact (hard) bone, the cancellous (spongy)bone. The bone marrow is a yellow tissue found in the middle of the bone.

4. 10 Most important bones of the body
Cranium (skull) which is the head
Clavicle (collar bone)
Sternum which is in between the ribs
Ribs
Vertical column (spine) which is in the middle of the body
Radius which is in between your wrist and elbow

5. 10 Most important bones of the body
Ilium which is in the pelvic girdle (pelvis)
Femur which is in between your hip and knee
Tibia which is connected to the fibula
Fibula which connects to Tibia

6. 4 Major kinds of joints Fibrous which is immovable
Cartilage joint which only allows a certain amount of movement
Synovial joints are freely movable
Ball and Socket joint allows movement in all directions

7. Diseases Arthritis is the most common joint problem.
- the word arthritis describes more than 100 different diseases that can damage joints
- Osteoarthritis is caused by a breakdown of cartilage
- Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition in which the body’s immune system destroys its own tissues

9. The skeleton has five major functions:
1) Gives shape and support to your body 2) Protects your internal organs 3) Helps major muscles move 4) Forms blood cells 5) Store calcium and phosphorous

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