SkeletalandMuscularSystem.pptVIP

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Unit TwoSkeletal Muscular Systems Lisa Michelek Locomotion The interaction of muscles with the skeleton that results in body movement is known as locomotion. Locomotion increases the chances for survival of an organism by allowing the organism to gather food, seek shelter, and escape dangerous situations. Locomotion also increases the chances for survival of a species by enabling members of the species to find suitable mates. Human locomotion involves the interaction of joints and tissues such as bone, cartilage, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Bones Bone is a type of connective tissue. The hardness of the bone is due to the presence of calcium and phosphorus minerals. Bones make up the major part of the framework of the human skeleton and come in many shapes and sizes. Bones support and protect body organs. Bones also provide a place for muscle attachment. Bones The bones of your legs and arms are called long bones. The ends are covered with cartilage and are capable of growth. Living bones contain living blood, fat, and bone cells. Red and white blood cells are produced in the inner tissue, marrow, of bones. Human Skeleton The human skeleton acts as a framework for supporting other organs of the body. It also protects internal organs and allows body movement. The human skeleton has 206 bones. It is composed of a skull, vertebral column (spinal column), breastbone and ribs, and limbs (arms and legs). Cartilage The fibrous, flexible, elastic connective tissue found in the human skeleton is cartilage. In the human embryo, the skeleton is made up mostly of cartilage. By adulthood, most of the cartilage has been replaced by bone. In the adult, cartilage is found in the nose, ears, and trachea, at the ends of ribs and other bones and between the vertebrae. Cartilage At the ends of bones, cartilage provides flexibility. Between bones, cartilage provides cushioning. In t