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