2. Let’s
Learn
The musculoskeletal system, also known as
the locomotor system, consists of the muscular
system and the skeletal system. Together, these
systems are considered as the musculoskeletal
system due to the functions they serve in the body.
These functions include movement and support.
3. Structure and Functions of the Musculoskeletal
System
Tissues made up the musculoskeletal
system. These tissues can be classified
into hard and soft.
Some examples of hard tissues are
bones and cartilages.
4. Some examples of soft tissues are muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments.
5. The muscular part of the musculoskeletal system is made up of all the
muscles that can be found in the human body. On the other hand, the
skeletal portion of the musculoskeletal system is made up of all the bones
that can be found in the human body.
6. Major Organs of the Musculoskeletal System
A. Bones
All the bones in the body comprise the skeletal system.
Parts of the Skeletal System
7. 1. Axial Skeleton – responsible for the
protection of the central nervous system which
is composed of the brain and the spinal cord,
and other vital organs such as the heart and
the lungs.
8. Attached to the base of the skull is the backbone or the spine, which
is made up of 26 irregularly shaped bones called vertebrae.
Sternum or breastbone
9. On the other hand, the appendicular
skeleton consists of the collarbones, shoulder
blades, arm bones, hip bones, and leg bones.
