Skeletal System “Framework of the body” Works with muscle system – Body movement JOBS – Movement – Protection (vital organs) – Site of cell making (blood cells) – Storage (minerals and protein)

Skeletal System KINDS OF BONES – Long bones (femur, etc.) – Short bones (wrist, ankle, etc.) – Flat bones (ribs, skull, sternum, etc.)

Skeletal System Joint – point where two bones connect Tendons – connect muscles to bones Cartilage – a strong elastic material that lines bones at the joint Ligaments – tissues that join bones or keep organs in place

Skeletal System PROBLEMS – Dislocation – bone is pushed out of the joint – Fracture – break in the bone – Sprain – sudden or violent strain of a joint – Arthritis – swelling of joints caused by a breakdown of bone or connective tissue