Unit 12: The Skeletal System

skeletal system  The skeletal system is mostly composed of bone, a connective tissue that is living, dynamic, and highly specialized Bones are highly variable in their size and Abstract The skeletal system is formed of bones and cartilage, which are connected by ligaments to form a framework for the remainder of the

Tendons connect the skeletal system to the muscular system by attaching muscle to bone When muscle contracts, the tendon acts on the bone, causing movement  The skeleton provides the structural framework for the body Brilliantly engineered, the skeletal system enables movement, stores minerals, protects

What Is the Skeletal System? The skeletal system is made up of your bones and creates the support structure for the rest of your tissue and Structure of the skeletal system The main bones of the skeleton and their location are shown here: Human skeleton, with the bones labelled: scapula, humerus,