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BONES (FUNCTIONS (Passive organs of the locomotor system, They support the…
BONES
FUNCTIONS
Passive organs of the locomotor system
They support the body
They protect delicate organs
They are calcium reserve for the body
Blood cells are created
Flat bones
Plate-shaped
Formed by an inner layer of bone tissue; surrounded by two layers of compact bone tissue
They are protective bones
Short bones
Rounded
Mostly made up of spongy bone tissue; thin outer layer of compact bone tissue
Long bones
Contain spongy bone tissue
Support and move the body
CARTILAGES
Structure that isn’t as hard as bone because it doesn’t contain calcium salts
Located in the ears, in the front part of the nose and between the vertebrae
JOINTS
Bones that join together
Fixed Joints
Stop the movement of bones
Mobile joints
These allow bones to move
Semi-mobile joints
Only allow limited movement of the bones