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Functions of the Skeletal System Support Movement Protection Storage (calcium) Red blood cell formation Gross Structure of Bones Bone Tissue- Compact (Strength and load bearing)- Cancellous / Spongy (Shock absorption)Bone Classes- Long- Short- Irregular- FlatDivisions of the Skeleton - Axial skeleton- Appendicular skeletonLimb Structure- Single, proximal long bone- Two distal long bones- Bones of hands and feetLimb Attachment- Pectoral girdle- Pelvic girdleHand- 8 carpals- 5 metacarpals- 3 phalanges per fingerFoot- 7 tarsals- 5 metatarsals- 3 phalanges per finger
Microscopic Structure
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