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Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue found in many parts of the body. It can bend a bit, but resists stretching. Its main function is to connect bones together.

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A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone. Tendonsmay also attach muscles to structures such as the eyeball. A tendon serves to move the bone or structure.

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A joint or articulation (or articular surface) is the connection made between bones in the body which link the skeletal system into a functional whole. They are constructed to allow for different degrees and types of movement. There are three main types of joints; Fibrous, Cartilaginous and the Synovialjoint.

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Yellow bone marrow produces fat, cartilage, and bone. Some white blood cells develop in yellow marrow. The color of yellow marrow is due to the much higher number of fat cells.

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Red bone marrow is bone marrow characterized by meshes of the reticular network that contain the developmental stages of red blood cells, white blood cells, and megakaryocytes. Red blood cells, platelets and most white blood cells arise in red marrow. Hematopoietic stem cells, found in red marrow, are responsible for the production of blood cells.

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Spongy bone is lighter and less dense than compact bone. Spongy bone consists of plates and bars of bone adjacent to small, irregular cavities that contain red bone marrow. Spongy bone is found mostly at the ends of bones and joints.

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Compact bone consists of closely packed osteons or haversian systems. compact bones also serve a function in storing and releasing calcium to the body when needed. The compact bone also provide strong mechanical levers, against which the muscles can create movement.

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Periosteum is a very thin membrane that covers many of the bones in your body. The periosteum covers the outer surface of bones. It serves as protection as well as a channel for the blood supply and nutrients for bone tissue.

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The carpal bones allow the wrist to move and rotate vertically. The capitate is a carpal bone located in the most central portion of the wrist.  There are eight carpal bones in each wrist.

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The metacarpals are long bones within the hand that are connected to the carpals and to the phalanges. The metacarpals together are referred to as the 'metacarpus.' The tops of the metacarpals form the knuckles where they join to the wrist.

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The fibula or calf bone is a leg bone located on the lateral side of the tibia. It is the smaller of the two bones, and, in proportion to its length, the slenderest of all the long bones. It plays a significant role in stabilizing the ankle and supporting the muscles of the lower leg.

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The clavicle or collarbone is a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum or breastbone. There are two clavicles, one on the left and one on the right. The clavicle is the only long bone in the body that lies horizontally

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The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body and it lies within the quadriceps tendon in front of the knee joint. The patella is a thick, flat, triangular bone with its apex pointing downwards. The bone has a medial and lateral border, as well as its base which lies proximally.

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Vertebrae are the 33 individual bones that interlock with each other to form the spinal column.The major function of the vertebral column is protection of the spinal cord.  It also provides stiffening for the body and attachment for the pectoral and pelvic girdles and many muscles.

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The scapula is commonly referred to as the shoulder blade. It connects the humerus bone of the arm to the collarbone. There are only three muscles that are responsible for enabling the movement of the shoulder blade.  The trapezius muscle implants into the collarbone.

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The rib cage has three important functions: protection, support and respiration. It encloses and protects the heart and lungs. It provides a strong framework onto which the muscles of the shoulder girdle, chest, upper abdomen and back can attach.

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The sternum or breastbone is a long flat bone located in the center of the chest. It connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the front of the rib cage, thus helping to protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels from injury.

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The femur is the longest and strongest bone in your body. The femur is the only bone located within the human thigh. It functions in supporting the weight of the body and allowing motion of the leg.

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The humerus is the long bone in the upper arm. It is located between the elbow joint and the shoulder. At the elbow, it connects primarily to the ulna, as the forearm's radial bone connects to the wrist.

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The radius is located on the lateral side of the forearm between the elbow and the wrist joints. In concert with each other, the two bones play a vital role in how the forearm rotates. The radius primarily junctions with the carpal bones of the hand at the wrist joint.

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The ulna is the longer, larger and more medial of the lower arm bones. Many muscles in the arm and forearm attach to the ulna to perform movements of the arm, hand and wrist. Movement of the ulna is essential to such everyday functions as throwing a ball and driving a car.

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Cranial bone: Part of the top portion of the skull which protects the brain. There are 8 bones that from the cranium. The bones of the cranium include the frontal, two parietal, occipital, two temporal, sphenoid, andethmoid bones.

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Osteoblast work together to build bone. They control mineral deposition and calcium. They are found on the surface of the bone.

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Osteoclasts have multiple roles in bone in addition to bone resorption. Osteoclasts are large cells that degrade the bone. They are related to white blood cells and come form the bone marrow.

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Calcitriol regulates the levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood and helps maintain a healthy skeletal system. Bone resorption by osteoclasts releases calcium into the bloodstream, which helps regulate calcium homeostasis. The skeletal system will become brittle and weak if too much calcium leaches from the bones.

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Phalanges make up the toes in the foot and the finger in the hand. The big toe and thumb have 2 phalanges and the rest have 3. There are 14 phalanges in each hand and foot.

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Metatarsals bones are located between the tarsals and phalanges.The metatarsals give the foot its arch. They work with connective tissues, tendons, and ligaments to provide movement in the foot.

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The tarsals form the ankle joint with the lower leg. There are 7 tarsal bones located in the foot.The heel is the largest tarsal and forms the prominence at the back of the foot.

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The pelvis is the lower part of the torso. It's located between the abdomen and the legs. This area provides support for the intestines and also contains the bladder and reproductive organs.

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The mandible, or lower jaw, is the bone that forms the lower part of the skull, and along with the maxilla (upper jaw), forms the mouth structure. Movement of the lower jaw opens and closes the mouth and also allows for the chewing of food. The lower set of teeth in the mouth is rooted in the lower jaw.