Science Log: Skeletal System

On pg. 11, name and describe at least four of the functions of the skeletal system. (Chpt. 15; Section 2)

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scissors, glue, ISN,

The Skeletal System

What makes up the skeletal system?

•Bones

•Cartilage (soft, flexible tissue; feel the tip of your nose and ears)

•Connective Tissue (Structures which connect bones together)

Functions of your bonesSupport: hold you up, protect vital organs

Movement: muscles attach to bones, when the muscle shortens the bone moves

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Storage: bones store minerals (like calcium) and fat (for energy use)

Blood cell formation: bones contain bone marrow which makes red and white blood cells

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Are bones just dry, hard pieces of scaffolding to hold up our bodies? (Explain your answer)

How does the cardiovascular system rely on our skeletal system?

Parts of a Bone

Bone Parts QuestionsWhere is cartilage found on bones?

______________________________

The outer layer of bone tissue is called? ___________

The inner bone tissue is called? _______________

What is the tissue that is found in long bones like the femur and makes blood cells? ______________

How do bones grow?

Most bones start out as cartilage

As you grow, cartilage gets replaced by bone.

Many times babies that are not strapped in car seats still survive car crashes with no broken bones. Explain how that is possible.

JointsA place where two or more bones meet

is called a joint.

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Joint Structure

Joints are able to withstand the stresses of movement because of their structure.

Joints are held together by ____________, strong, elastic bands of connective tissue.

___________ also helps reduce wear and tear on joints by cushioning the areas where bones meet.

Joints help us run, hold a bottle of water, throw a football and perform almost any type of movement, but joints would be useless without _____________ to move them.

Muscles are attached to joints with ______________.

ligaments

Cartilage

muscles

tendons

Types of Joints

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Skeletal System Injuries and Diseases

Despite their strength and flexibility, bones can break, or fracture.

Joints can become ____________ when bones move out of their proper positions.

A sprain occurs when the ___________ of a joint have been stretched too far or have torn.

dislocated

ligaments

___________ is a disease of the skeletal system. In ______________, bones become less dense, which makes them break more easily.

Skeletal System Injuries and Diseases, continued

Women are much more likely to get this disease as they get older.

It is important to always keep a diet high in calcium.

osteoporosis

osteoporosis

____________ is a painful disease that affects joints. In arthritis, joints become swollen and stiff.

As people age, they are more likely to have osteoporosis or arthritis.

Cartilage padding is not as thick or worn away completely.

arthritis

Questions1. Imagine that you are 50 years old and you have developed osteoporosis in your pelvis, explain what has happened to you and why.2. You have arthritis in your phalanges.Describe what has happened to you in detail (include the type of joint, body part, and tissues involved).3. You’ve just sprained your hip. Describe what has happened (include types of tissues,name of bones and type of joint)