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The Skeletal System:
Function:
The Skeletal System allows you to move your body, produce blood cells in the bone marrow, stabilizes your body, and protects all vital organs like the heart
Bones and Joints:
The (major) Bones associated with the Skeletal System are the Skull which protects the brain, the Rib Cage which provides protection to the heart, lungs, and liver, the Foot which helps you stand and balance, the Pelvis which supports your spine, Hands which help you move your hands, and the Spine which protects the spinal cord. The Joints associated with the Skeletal system is the Ball and Sock Joint which is the reason why your arms are flexible and can move freely, the Saddle Joint which allows your arms and legs to bend, and the Pivot Joint which is a joint parallel to the top of a bone.
Interactions w/ Other Systems:
The skeletal system works with many other systems in the body. It works with the muscular system to help move your body and provides protection to the spinal cord, which is part of the nervous system. The skull, another part of the skeletal system provides protection for your brain and the rib cage provides protection to your heart which is part of the circulatory system, the lungs which is part of the respiratory system, and the liver, which is part of the digestive system. The skeletal system provides structure and support for the body.
Analogy:
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Explanation:
This picture perfectly explains the skeletal system in real life. The skeletal system is the structure of the body, similar to this picture, which is the structure for the building. The skeletal system is made up of many bones and this picture is made up of many bars, metal, etc. Without the structure in that picture, the building wouldn't stand and would collapse, similar to the skeletal system. Without the skeletal system, the body would be a blob of skin, organs, and fluids.
The major bone that I chose for this section was the spine. The spine is basically a straight line with aligned and parallel bones jutting out of that straight line. The function of the spine is to protect the spinal cord, which connects your brain to your body. I believe that the reason the spine is shaped like a straight line is to support your body perfectly and provide a safe way for the spinal cord to interact with your body. If the spine was not in a straight line, it might not be able to support your back or your back may be much weaker or unstable.
This picture perfectly explains the skeletal system in real life. The skeletal system is the structure of the body, similar to this picture, which is the structure for the building. The skeletal system is made up of many bones and this picture is made up of many bars, metal, etc. Without the structure in that picture, the building wouldn't stand and would collapse, similar to the skeletal system. Without the skeletal system, the body would be a blob of skin, organs, and fluids.
Structure and Function:
The major bone that I chose for this section was the spine. The spine is basically a straight line with aligned and parallel bones jutting out of that straight line. The function of the spine is to protect the spinal cord, which connects your brain to your body. I believe that the reason the spine is shaped like a straight line is to support your body perfectly and provide a safe way for the spinal cord to interact with your body. If the spine was not in a straight line, it might not be able to support your back or your back may be much weaker or unstable.
Sources:
Studios, Andrew Rader. "Skeletons Inside and Out." Biology4Kids.com: Animal Systems: Skeletal System. Biology4Kids, n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2016. <http://www.biology4kids.com/files/systems_skeletal.html>.
Nemours. "Your Bones." KidsHealth. The Nemours Foundation, n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2016. <http://kidshealth.org/en/kids/bones.html>
"Skeleton Quiz - Anatomy - Health." Skeleton Quiz - Anatomy - Health. Sheppards Software, n.d. Web. 17 Oct. 2016. <http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_game_quiz.htm>.
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