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There are bones in our body

206. There are bones in our body. 4 Functions of the Skeletal System are:. 1- To provide support & framework for our body. 2 - To protect our organs. 3 - To help produce movement. 4. To produce RBC’s. What is a Joint?. The point at which two bones meet. Femur. Knee Joint.

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There are bones in our body

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  1. 206 There are bones in our body

  2. 4 Functions of the Skeletal System are: 1- To provide support & framework for our body. 2 - To protect our organs. 3 - To help produce movement. 4. To produce RBC’s

  3. What is a Joint? The point at which two bones meet. Femur Knee Joint Tibia & Fibula

  4. Joints Fixed Joint - A joint that does not move. Can be found in your skull & pelvis

  5. Ball & Socket Joint: A joint that allows movement in a full circle. They are in your hip & shoulder

  6. Hinge Joint: A joint that allows bones to move back and forth. They are found in your elbows and knees

  7. Bone Injuries & Diseases Sprain- an injury to the ligaments around a joint caused by over stretching. Fractures - A break or crack in a bone. The movement of a bone from the joint. Dislocations - Osteoporosis - A bone disease in which bone becomes thin. Scoliosis - A deformity of the spine in which the spine develops an S-shaped curve.

  8. Ways to care for your 1. Exercise regularly. 2. Wear properly-fitting shoes. 3. Select food & beverages rich in calcium, & vitamin D(milk, egg yolks, leafy greens). 4. Sit, stand & walk with correct posture. 5. Participate in screening for scoliosis.

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