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The skeleton is the body's framework made of bones and cartilage, providing support and protection for organs. It consists of various types of bones, including long, short, flat, and irregular bones, and includes main parts such as the skull, rib cage, spine, and limbs. Common disorders affecting the skeleton include fractures, osteoporosis, and arthritis, with adults typically having 206 bones.

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Skeleton Styled Notes

The skeleton is the body's framework made of bones and cartilage, providing support and protection for organs. It consists of various types of bones, including long, short, flat, and irregular bones, and includes main parts such as the skull, rib cage, spine, and limbs. Common disorders affecting the skeleton include fractures, osteoporosis, and arthritis, with adults typically having 206 bones.

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■ SKELETON

Definition of Skeleton
- The skeleton is the framework of the body.
- It is made up of bones and cartilage.
- It supports and protects organs.

Functions of the Skeleton


- Supports the body
- Protects vital organs
- Helps in movement
- Produces blood cells

Types of Bones
1. Long bones (e.g., femur)
2. Short bones (e.g., wrist bones)
3. Flat bones (e.g., skull)
4. Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)

Main Parts
- Skull: protects the brain
- Rib cage: protects heart and lungs
- Spine: supports body
- Limbs: enable movement

Joints
- Allow movement between bones
- Types: hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot

Common Disorders
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis

Interesting Facts
- Adults have 206 bones
- Babies have more bones at birth
Definition of Skeleton
- The skeleton is the framework of the body.
- It is made up of bones and cartilage.
- It supports and protects organs.

Functions of the Skeleton


- Supports the body
- Protects vital organs
- Helps in movement
- Produces blood cells

Types of Bones
1. Long bones (e.g., femur)
2. Short bones (e.g., wrist bones)
3. Flat bones (e.g., skull)
4. Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)

Main Parts
- Skull: protects the brain
- Rib cage: protects heart and lungs
- Spine: supports body
- Limbs: enable movement

Joints
- Allow movement between bones
- Types: hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot

Common Disorders
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis

Interesting Facts
- Adults have 206 bones
- Babies have more bones at birth
Definition of Skeleton
- The skeleton is the framework of the body.
- It is made up of bones and cartilage.
- It supports and protects organs.

Functions of the Skeleton


- Supports the body
- Protects vital organs
- Helps in movement
- Produces blood cells

Types of Bones
1. Long bones (e.g., femur)
2. Short bones (e.g., wrist bones)
3. Flat bones (e.g., skull)
4. Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)

Main Parts
- Skull: protects the brain
- Rib cage: protects heart and lungs
- Spine: supports body
- Limbs: enable movement

Joints
- Allow movement between bones
- Types: hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot

Common Disorders
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis

Interesting Facts
- Adults have 206 bones
- Babies have more bones at birth
Definition of Skeleton
- The skeleton is the framework of the body.
- It is made up of bones and cartilage.
- It supports and protects organs.

Functions of the Skeleton


- Supports the body
- Protects vital organs
- Helps in movement
- Produces blood cells

Types of Bones
1. Long bones (e.g., femur)
2. Short bones (e.g., wrist bones)
3. Flat bones (e.g., skull)
4. Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)

Main Parts
- Skull: protects the brain
- Rib cage: protects heart and lungs
- Spine: supports body
- Limbs: enable movement

Joints
- Allow movement between bones
- Types: hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot

Common Disorders
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis

Interesting Facts
- Adults have 206 bones
- Babies have more bones at birth
Definition of Skeleton
- The skeleton is the framework of the body.
- It is made up of bones and cartilage.
- It supports and protects organs.

Functions of the Skeleton


- Supports the body
- Protects vital organs
- Helps in movement
- Produces blood cells

Types of Bones
1. Long bones (e.g., femur)
2. Short bones (e.g., wrist bones)
3. Flat bones (e.g., skull)
4. Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)

Main Parts
- Skull: protects the brain
- Rib cage: protects heart and lungs
- Spine: supports body
- Limbs: enable movement

Joints
- Allow movement between bones
- Types: hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot

Common Disorders
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis

Interesting Facts
- Adults have 206 bones
- Babies have more bones at birth
Definition of Skeleton
- The skeleton is the framework of the body.
- It is made up of bones and cartilage.
- It supports and protects organs.

Functions of the Skeleton


- Supports the body
- Protects vital organs
- Helps in movement
- Produces blood cells

Types of Bones
1. Long bones (e.g., femur)
2. Short bones (e.g., wrist bones)
3. Flat bones (e.g., skull)
4. Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)

Main Parts
- Skull: protects the brain
- Rib cage: protects heart and lungs
- Spine: supports body
- Limbs: enable movement

Joints
- Allow movement between bones
- Types: hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot

Common Disorders
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis

Interesting Facts
- Adults have 206 bones
- Babies have more bones at birth
Definition of Skeleton
- The skeleton is the framework of the body.
- It is made up of bones and cartilage.
- It supports and protects organs.

Functions of the Skeleton


- Supports the body
- Protects vital organs
- Helps in movement
- Produces blood cells

Types of Bones
1. Long bones (e.g., femur)
2. Short bones (e.g., wrist bones)
3. Flat bones (e.g., skull)
4. Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)

Main Parts
- Skull: protects the brain
- Rib cage: protects heart and lungs
- Spine: supports body
- Limbs: enable movement

Joints
- Allow movement between bones
- Types: hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot

Common Disorders
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis

Interesting Facts
- Adults have 206 bones
- Babies have more bones at birth
Definition of Skeleton
- The skeleton is the framework of the body.
- It is made up of bones and cartilage.
- It supports and protects organs.

Functions of the Skeleton


- Supports the body
- Protects vital organs
- Helps in movement
- Produces blood cells

Types of Bones
1. Long bones (e.g., femur)
2. Short bones (e.g., wrist bones)
3. Flat bones (e.g., skull)
4. Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)

Main Parts
- Skull: protects the brain
- Rib cage: protects heart and lungs
- Spine: supports body
- Limbs: enable movement

Joints
- Allow movement between bones
- Types: hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot

Common Disorders
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis

Interesting Facts
- Adults have 206 bones
- Babies have more bones at birth
Definition of Skeleton
- The skeleton is the framework of the body.
- It is made up of bones and cartilage.
- It supports and protects organs.

Functions of the Skeleton


- Supports the body
- Protects vital organs
- Helps in movement
- Produces blood cells

Types of Bones
1. Long bones (e.g., femur)
2. Short bones (e.g., wrist bones)
3. Flat bones (e.g., skull)
4. Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)

Main Parts
- Skull: protects the brain
- Rib cage: protects heart and lungs
- Spine: supports body
- Limbs: enable movement

Joints
- Allow movement between bones
- Types: hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot

Common Disorders
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis

Interesting Facts
- Adults have 206 bones
- Babies have more bones at birth
Definition of Skeleton
- The skeleton is the framework of the body.
- It is made up of bones and cartilage.
- It supports and protects organs.

Functions of the Skeleton


- Supports the body
- Protects vital organs
- Helps in movement
- Produces blood cells

Types of Bones
1. Long bones (e.g., femur)
2. Short bones (e.g., wrist bones)
3. Flat bones (e.g., skull)
4. Irregular bones (e.g., vertebrae)

Main Parts
- Skull: protects the brain
- Rib cage: protects heart and lungs
- Spine: supports body
- Limbs: enable movement

Joints
- Allow movement between bones
- Types: hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot

Common Disorders
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis

Interesting Facts
- Adults have 206 bones
- Babies have more bones at birth

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