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Fun Facts
• Babies have more bones than adults! • Both Humans and giraffes have the same
amount of bones in their necks. • Human thigh bones are stronger than
concrete.• Your ribs move about 5 million times a
year, everytime you breathe! • One quarter of the bones in your body, are
in your feet!
Functions
• Support the body
• Protect organs
• Allow movement
• Store minerals
• Blood cell formation
Types of Joints
• Immovable
• Slightly movable
• Freely movable
We have over 230 moveable and semi-movable joints in our body.
Slightly Movable
• The bones are attached by cartilage. These joints allow for a little movement.
• Spine and Ribs
Freely movable• Cavities between bones are filled with
synovial fluid. This fluid helps lubricate and protect the bones.
• Ball and Socket
• Hinge
• Pivot
• Saddle
Ball and Socket• Hips• Shoulders• They allow you to swing
your arms and legs in many different directions
Hinge
• Open and close like a door
• Elbow and knee
• Animation
Saddle
• This type of joint allows for back and forth and side to side motion but limited rotation.
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