Skeletal System
The skeletal system provides the structural framework for the human body, consisting of 206 bones in adults. It protects vital organs, enables movement through articulations with muscles, stores minerals like calcium and phosphorus, and produces blood cells in the bone marrow.
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Clinical Relevance
Understanding skeletal anatomy is essential for diagnosing fractures, joint disorders, and bone diseases. Common clinical applications include interpreting X-rays, understanding osteoporosis, and surgical planning for orthopedic procedures.
Skeletal System FAQs
Common questions about the skeletal system
Adults have 206 bones, while infants are born with approximately 270 bones that fuse together during development.
The femur (thigh bone) is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, essential for weight-bearing and locomotion.
The stapes, one of the three ossicles in the middle ear, is the smallest bone at only about 3mm in length.
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