Skeletons 101

The Skeletal System: Functions, Anatomy, Conditions, and Care

• The skeletal system provides support and shape to the body, allows movement, produces blood cells, protects organs, and stores minerals.
• It is also known as the musculoskeletal system and consists of bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
• The periosteum, compact bone, and spongy bone are the three main layers of bones.
• There are 206 bones in an adult human skeleton.
• Cartilage covers the tips of bones and enables them to move without friction.
• Joints allow bones to come together and can be immovable, partly movable, or movable.
• Ligaments hold bones together, while tendons connect muscles to bones.
• Common conditions that affect the skeletal system include arthritis, fractures, osteosarcoma, osteoporosis, and sprains.
• To keep the skeletal system healthy, it is important to consume enough vitamin D and calcium, exercise regularly, stay at a healthy weight, and wear protective gear during contact sports.
• Fractures can be classified as stable (closed), stress, or open (compound).
• Treatment for a broken bone typically involves immobilization in a cast or brace for three to eight weeks, depending on severity.
• Broken bones can take several weeks or months to heal fully.

Test your knowledge of the skeletal system with this informative quiz! From the functions and anatomy to common conditions and care, this quiz covers it all. Learn about the different layers of bones, the role of cartilage, and the importance of joints, ligaments, and tendons. Explore the various conditions that can affect the skeletal system and discover ways to keep it healthy. Challenge yourself with questions about fractures and their treatments. Take this quiz to see how much you know about the incredible structure that supports and