Explain how the skeletal system is more than just bonesbone
Explain how the skeletal system is more than just bones/bone tissue. (2 marks)
Solution
Skeletal system = The body is supported within or around by ahard framework called skeleton
skeleton system does not consists bones or bone tissues
IT is made from number of bones , joints ,tendons . ligaments ,diaphysis, Epiphysis ,
Human skeleton is of 2 types
1] Axial skeleton = Consists of 80 bones
consists of skull, vertebral column , thoracic cage
Skull- formed by 28 bones
verte. column- consists of 33 small ring like vertebrae called vertebae
thoracic cage= consists of 12 pairs of ribs & sternum
2] Appendicular skeleton = consists of 126 bones
consists of bones of girdle & limbs
Joints = A place where 2 or more bones articulated to one another called as joints
Diaphysis= Shaft of long bone containing a canal filled with yellow bone marrow
Ligaments = fibrous connective tissue that connects bone to bone
Osteoblast= Are principle bone building cells
Peristomeum= Dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones except joints
Tendons = Are tough inelastic tissue that attaches muscles to bones

