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Skeletal System.
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Main structures The skeletal system gives the body its, basic framework provides structure and movement.?
The 206 bones in the body also produce blood cells store important, minerals and release hormones necessary to life.
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Main Functions Provide a framework which supports the body.
Protect some of the major organs from mechanical injury.
.Contains and protects the red bone, tissues marrow Hematopoiesis, white some blood cells.
Provides a storage site of. Inorganic salts such as, calcium which is essential for blood clotting and proper
functioning of the muscles and nerves.
. Bones also provide a system of levers on which muscles act to produce motion.
Changes due to age.
Bones become more. Brittle and may break, more easilyHeight decreases mainly because of shortening of the trunk and spine.
Inflammation Pain Stiffness and deformity may,,, Result from break down of the joint structure causing movement to slow and
become limited.
The walking pattern (gait). Becomes slower, and shorter Walking may become unsteady and there is less swing of the arms.
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