Summary

Objectives

  • Knowing the basic structure of a bone and the skeletal system.
  • Being able to recognize the most important bones.
  • Knowing the functions of the skeletal system.

Summary

  • The bones hold the person together and allow for movement along with the muscles.
  • Bones are living tissue, which is constantly renewed. That's why you need calcium, for example.
  • Bones protect the internal organs.
  • Bones are longitudinally durable but do not withstand twisting.
  • The spine consists of the vertebrae and the discs between them.
  • The joints allow the limbs to bend.
  • Keywords: skeletal system, bone, spine, joint.