Skeletal System

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Composed of bones that support the body; it assist the muscle with movement of the body, it protects internal organs, and also produces red blood cells.
*skull/cranium
*mandible
*clavicle
*sternum
*scapula
*humerus
*radius
*ulna
*carplas
*metacarpals
*ribs
*thorax
*spine
*pelvis
*coccyx
*femur
*patella
*tibia
*fibula
*tarsals
*metatarsals
*phalanges (fingers and toes)

Disease:
Osteoarthritis - one type of arthritis. Our joints and bones are worn out and torn over time. An important factor of osteoarthritis is obesity because it can accelerate osteoarthritis, especially of the hips and knees. Over time cartilage breaks down and wears away which leads to bone spur formation, inflammation, joint narrowing, and pain. If osteoarthritis is severe, management will consist of pain control and sometimes steroid joint injection, which can provide temporary relief. If osteoarthritis cases are advanced, they're treated with joint replacement.

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