Skeleton

Skeleton includes bones and cartilages. It forms the main supporting framework of the body, and is primarily designed for a more effective production of movements by the attached muscles. BONES Synonyms 1. Os (L) 2.Osteon (G) Compare with the terms, osteology, ossification, osteomyelitis, osteomalacia, osteoma, etc Definition Bone is one-third connective tissue. It is impregnated with calcium salts which constitute two-thirds part. The inorganic calcium salts (mainly calcium phosphate, partly calcium carbonate, and traces of other salts) make it hard and rigid, which can afford resistance to compressive forces of weight-bearing and impact forces of jumping. The organic connective t...