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.