This report will explain the functions of the skeletal system and how a disease such as arthritis can affect the ordinary workings of that system.
The skeletal system performs vital functions and is the main framework in supporting all parts of the body. The skeletal system also helps with movement, most movement happening at the joints. A joint is where two bones link, there are several types of joints, an example of this being a hinge joint which is found at the elbow and the knee. The skeletal system is also a form of protection for your vital organs, for example the rib cage which protects the lungs and the heart (Appendix 1). An adult skeleton contains on average 206 bones that are joined together by a network of tendons, ligaments and
The skeletal system performs vital functions and is the main framework in supporting all parts of the body. The skeletal system also helps with movement, most movement happening at the joints. A joint is where two bones link, there are several types of joints, an example of this being a hinge joint which is found at the elbow and the knee. The skeletal system is also a form of protection for your vital organs, for example the rib cage which protects the lungs and the heart (Appendix 1). An adult skeleton contains on average 206 bones that are joined together by a network of tendons, ligaments and