Skeletal system

The functions of the skeletal system: five particular functions

• movement at joints 
• support for the muscles and vital organs 
• shape for maintaining our basic body shape 
• protection, such as the skull protecting the brain 
• blood-cell production in the bone marrow 

Long bones:

• Humerus
• Radius
• Ulna
• Tibia (shin bone)
• Fibula
• Femur (thigh bone)

Short bones:

• Phalanges (tips of fingers)
• Metacarpels (fingers)
• Phalanges (tips of toes)
• Metatarsal (toes)

Flat bones:

• Skull 
• clavicle (collar bone)
• Jaw bone 
• Sacrum
• Sternum (breast bone)
• Pelvis (hip bone)

Irregualr bones:

• Vertebare
• Carpals
• Patella (knee caps)
• Tarsals

Joints:

• Hinge, such as…