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Skeletal & Muscular Systems / Analysis of Movement
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... Skeletal & Muscular Systems / Analysis of Movement (1) THE SKELETAL SYSTEM: http://www.nanomedicine.com/NMI/Figures/8.22.jpg The skeletal system forms the rigid framework of the body; it can be divided into 2 parts, the axial and appendicular skeletons. The skeletons functions are to support the body, provide protection of the body's organs, allow movement and store bone marrow for blood. http://learntech.uwe.ac.uk/radiography/RAnatomy/musculoskeletal/appendicularskeleton.htm (1.1) The AXIAL skeleton forms the core of the skeletal system and consists of: * Cranium * Vertebral column * Sternum * Ribs Cranium: The cranium is a box like cavity containing and protecting the brain. It consists of interlinking segments of bone which gradually fuse together during the first few years of life. http://face-and-emotion.com/dataface/physiognomy/cranium.asp Vertebral column: The vertebral column extends from the cranium to the pelvis, providing a central axis for the body. It is comprised of 33 irregular bones called vertebrae. The vertebral column accounts for 40% of a persons overall height, and is held together by strong, powerful ligaments. The vertebral














