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Integumentary
Skeletal
Muscular
Nervous
Endocrine
Cardiovascular
Lymphatic
Digestive
Respiratory
Urinary
Reproductive
Sources
Anatomy and Physiology
The Skeletal System
Components:
Bones
Ligaments
Cartilages
Function:
Provide framework for the body
Act as protective shields for softer tissues
Serve as attachments for muscles
Work together with muscles to help body parts move
Disorders or Diseases:
Osteoporosis, which results in the loss of bone tissue
Arthritis, and inflammatory disease that damages joints
How to keep this system Healthy:
Eat calcium-rich foods and drink milk
Build muscle to increase bone density
Avoid contact sports
Fun Facts:
The adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones, but babies are born with about 270
The marrow within some bones produces new red blood cells
Osteoporosis