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.