Introduction to the Skeletal System

Introduction to the Skeletal System skeletal system The 206 bones of the skeletal system carry out six important anatomic and physiologic functions: They protect internal tissues and organs; for example, the excretory system This system is composed of connective tissues including bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments Nutrients are provided to this system through

excretory system The skeletal system is made up of bones, cartilage, tendons and ligaments Humans and other vertebrates have

muscular system In addition to all those bones, the human skeletal system includes a network of tendons, ligaments and cartilage that connect the bones together The major functions of the skeletal system are body support, facilitation of movement, protection of internal organs, storage of minerals and fat, and blood