Phylum Project on the Skeletal System
Welcome to Fabrice Felix, John Podias, and Michael Pedulla's Xavier HS Science Class Site for the phylum project. Click on the appropriate class link above to view information and resources for a specific phylum.
The Skeletal System
The Skeletal system is a system that provides support to living organisms.
Skin, muscle and bones allow movement. Skin is the pliable covering. Muscles do actual moving. Bones give anchor to move against.
The skeleton functions not only as the support for the body but also in haematopoiesis, the manufacture of blood cells that takes place in bone marrow. This is why people who have cancer of the bone marrow almost always die. It is also necessary for protection of vital organs and is needed by the muscles for movement.
Skin, muscle and bones allow movement. Skin is the pliable covering. Muscles do actual moving. Bones give anchor to move against.
The skeleton functions not only as the support for the body but also in haematopoiesis, the manufacture of blood cells that takes place in bone marrow. This is why people who have cancer of the bone marrow almost always die. It is also necessary for protection of vital organs and is needed by the muscles for movement.