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Skeletal System FORM AND FUNCTION Skeletal system: The Framework Two basic parts – Cartilage Cartilage – Bone graft A: Cartilage Hyaline Cartilage •Flexible support •Most abundant •Nose •Ribs •Joint linings Fibro-cartilage •Very strong •High stress areas •Knee •Vertebrae Elastic Cartilage •More stretchy •Ears •Epiglottis Compact Bone: •Protection •Mineral storage B: Bones Spongy Bone: •Strength and support Bone Marrow: •Blood cell production C: Connections Ligament: – Made of cartilage – Connects bone to bone Tendon: – Made of cartilage – Connects muscle to bone The real deal Connections continued Joints: – Places where two bones meet – 4 types Fixed Hinge Ball and socket Gliding