HUMAN SKELETON
the skeletal system composed of how many % of the TBW
20%
body system composed of bones, cartilage, ligaments
skeletal system
hard, dense connective tissue
support the structure of the body
BONE or OSSEOUS tissue
semi rigid form of connective tissue
provides flexibility where bone moves
Cartilage
bands of dense and fibrous connective tissue
key to the function of joins
ligaments
GENERAL FUNCTION OF SKELETAL SYSTEM
SPAM-BT:
support
protection
assistance in movement
mineral homeostasis
blood cell production
triglyceride storage