Skeletal System

Descriptions of Skeletal System

Skeletal System: the hard structure (bones and cartilages) that provides a frame for the body of an animal
Source: WordNet 2.1

Skeletal System : bones and cartilages of the body, including the joints.
Source: CRISP

Summary Information: Skeletal System

Skeletal System: The skeletal system includes bones, joints, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. The skeletal system is responsible for a large variety of functions, including providing a framework to hold up the body and support the body's movements and activities. The skeletal system also creates a support system and a protected environment for the most delicate organs and structures of the body. The skeletal system is also involved with the production of blood cells.

The skeletal system interacts and works together with every other system in the body, including the muscular system, nervous system, genitourinary system, circulatory system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive system and endocrine system.

Closely Related Organs: Skeletal System

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Skeletal System:

• Muscular system
• Blood cells
• Nervous system
• Circulatory system
• Immune system
• Respiratory system
• Endocrine system
• Digestive system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Skeletal System

The following conditions are related to the organ: Skeletal System:

• Arthritis
• Rickets
• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Trauma
• Cancer
• Inflammation
• Anomalies
• Genetic diseases
• Infection
• Malnutrition

Sub Parts: Skeletal System

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Skeletal System:

• Bones
• Joints
• Cartilage
• Tendons
• Ligaments

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Skeletal System

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Skeletal System:

• Pain
• Joint pain
• Swelling
• Deformity
• Fever
• Difficulties with movement

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Organs: list of all organs

Skeletal System: Related Topics

• Skeletal
• Skeletal symptoms
• Skeletal disorder
• Skeletal pain
• System

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