The skeletal system consists of bones, joints, and cartilages that make up the endoskeleton of the human body. It has several functions including support, protection, movement, mineral storage, and blood cell formation. The skeletal system is divided into the axial skeleton which includes the skull, vertebral column, and chest, and the appendicular skeleton which connects to the axial skeleton and includes the upper and lower limbs. Bones can be classified based on their shape as long, short, flat, or irregular. The anatomy of long bones includes diaphyses, epiphyses, periosteum, marrow cavity, and growth plates. Joints allow movement and come in several types including ball-and-socket and