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

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

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.

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.

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

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