| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Overview | Essential for body support, organ protection, movement, and various metabolic functions. |
| Types of Bones | - Long Bones: Long/narrow (e.g., femur). For movement. |
| - Short Bones: Equal dimensions (e.g., carpals). For stability. | |
| - Flat Bones: Thin/flat (e.g., skull). Protection/muscle attachment. | |
| - Irregular Bones: Complex shapes (e.g., vertebrae). Various functions. | |
| - Sesamoid Bones: Embedded in tendons (e.g., patella). Protect tendons. | |
| Types of Cartilage | - Hyaline Cartilage: Common, in ribs/nose. Supports/flexes. |
| - Fibrocartilage: Tough, in discs/menisci. Shock absorber. | |
| - Elastic Cartilage: Flexible, in ear/epiglottis. Shape maintenance/flexibility. | |
| Functions | - Support and Shape: Body’s structural framework. |
| - Protection: Safeguards vital organs. | |
| - Movement: Facilitates motion via muscles. | |
| - Blood Cell Production: Bone marrow for blood cells. | |
| - Mineral Storage: Reserves minerals like calcium/phosphorus. | |
| - Growth and Development: Body growth and changes. | |
| Significance | Highlights importance in health, mobility, and overall bodily functions. |
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