Bone and Muscle Structure: Functions and Types
Functions of the Bones
- Maintenance of different positions, the realization of movement and displacement.
- Some participate in protection by forming cavities containing organs.
- Participate in the production of blood cells.
- They are an important reservoir of minerals for the body.
Bone Classification by Structure
Long Bones
These are bones in which length predominates over width and thickness. They participate in the support of the body and allow for its displacement. They are formed by two heads on the ends
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