Blog: Muscle Pulled Ribcage

The coordinated and functional efforts of the musculoskeletal system are rarely considered by most to be anything but effortless. However without the concerted efforts of bones, muscles, and joints, movement would not occur.

Functions of Bones

Besides providing a site for muscle attachment for movement, bones have other important functions:

• Provides protection for internal organs.
• The bones of the lower limbs provide support for the upper body.
• The bone marrow of long bones produces red blood cells.
• Bones provide a storage site for minerals.
• Provides pH balance by buffering blood against excessive acid-base changes.

Strength

Many bones are composed of very dense connective tissue the strength of which is evident in its usage. Tendons for example, connect muscles to bones, while ligaments connect the moveable bones of joints. Without the strength of connective tissue, the enormous tasks placed on joints would be impossible to complete, with frequent, debilitating, injuries.

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