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Human Skeletal System
Human Skeletal System
Our bones are separated into two categories based on the purpose and location of
the bones: The axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
The axial skeleton contains 80 bones, including the skull, spine and rib cage. It
forms the central structure of the skeleton, with the function of protecting the brain,
spinal cord, heart and lungs.
The remaining 126 bones make up the appendicular skeleton; they include the
arms, legs, shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle. The lower portion of the
appendicular skeleton protects the major organs associated with digestion and
reproduction and provides stability when a person is walking or running. The upper
portion allows for a greater range of motion when lifting and carrying objects. HASTA
AQUÍ OTRO.
Bones are further classified by their shape: long, short, flat, irregular or sesamoid.
Long bones are found in the arms, legs, fingers and toes. These bones are longer
than they are wide and are cylindrical. They move when the muscles around them
contract, and they are the most mobile parts of the skeleton.
Short bones are found in the wrists and ankles and are about equal in their length,
width and thickness.
Flat bones make up the skull, shoulder blades, sternum and ribs. These curved, thin
bones protect internal organs and provide an anchor for muscles.
Irregular bones are those in the spinal cord and face, which, because of their unique
dimension, don't fit in any of the other shape categories.
Sesamoid bones are found in the hands, wrists, feet, ears and knees. These small,
round bones are embedded in tendons and protect them from the great pressure
and force they encounter. HASTA AQUÍ OTRO.
Diseases
And now we will mention some of the most common diseases that can affect the
skeletal system.
Osteoporosis
Is a disease that causes the density and strength of bones to decrease because
bone loss occurs faster than bone growth.
Leukemia
Is a type of cancer that starts in the bone marrow and the lymphatic system.
Osteoarthritis
Is a disease that causes the breakdown of the cartilage that protects the ends of
bones in joints.
What disease causes the breakdown of the cartilage that protects the ends of bones
in joints?
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