Chloe Skeletal System

This function of the skeletal system provides the framework for the body to maintain its shape and stay upright

• movement

• blood cell production

• support

• storage

This function of the skeletal system keeps vital organs safe from injury.

• protection

• support

• movement

• storage

This function of the skeletal system stores minerals like calcium and phosphorus, and some bones store fat that can be released for energy.

• storage

• blood cell production

• support

• storage

This function of the skeletal system works with the muscles and nervous system to allow for a wide range of body movements.

• protection

• movement

• storage

• support

This function of the skeletal system produces red blood cells and white blood cells.

• blood cell production

• storage

• movement

• support

carry oxygen to body's tissues

• red blood cells

• white blood cells

protects the body from infection

• red blood cells

• white blood cells

increase of uric acid deposited in joint cavity, most common in the great toe of men

• kyphosis

• arthritis

• gout

• bursitis

found in children, caused by lack of Vitamin D, bones become soft causing a "bowing" of legs

• arthritis

• scoliosis

• lordosis

• rickets

reduced bone mass without presence of a fracture

• osteopenia

• osteoporosis

• osteosarcoma

• osteomyelitis