Skeletal System Class Notes

Human Body Day 2: What are the parts, features and function of the Skeletal

System?

Mr. SchrinerKMS

MAJOR BODY SYSTEMS

• Integumentary (skin)• Skeletal• Muscle• Nervous• Respiratory• Circulatory

•Digestive• Endocrine• Excretory• Immune•Reproductive

IntegumentarySystem

• Skin• Largest Organ• Covering of

the body• For protection

Skeletal System

• Contains bones and tissues

Skeletal System - Functions

1. Protects Organs

2. Offers support, protection and flexibility to organisms

3. Forms blood cells

4. Stores calcium

Skeletal System Parts & Features:

• Bones: give structure

• Tendons: connect muscle to bone

• Ligaments: connect bone to bone

• Cartilage: soft tissue that protects ends of bones

Structure & Feature of Bone Membrane Compact – hard &

dense Spongy – light &

strong Marrow – produces

blood cells, stores fat

Joints Types

Ball & Socket Pivot Hinge Gliding

Match w/ Following: Move arm in circle Push open a door Lift book from desk Kneel down Wave your hand Twist head from

side to side