Core Body Systems
Memorize each system by function, key organs, and what happens when that system fails.
Selected system
Skeletal system
Bones form the body's framework, protect delicate organs, and store minerals. Bone marrow also produces blood cells.
Key structures
Skull, spine, rib cage, pelvis, and limb bones
Follow the pathway
Axial bones protect the head and trunk; appendicular bones connect the limbs to the body's central axis.
Study cue
Trace from skull to spine and ribs, then out through the shoulder and hip girdles into the limbs.
Anatomy Diagram
Structure study
Bones
System: Skeletal system
Function: Provide structural framework
Location: Axial and appendicular skeleton
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Skeletal system: skull, rib cage, spine, pelvis, and limb bones.
Select a body system, then choose an organ marker or structure name to study its function and location.