The Skull

The brain is the

control center of
the body. It makes sure
that all parts of the
body
are working together
effieciently. It consists
of
nerve cells. The Skull
forms

a hard case that

protects
the brain. The bones
that
make up the upper
part
of the skull have fixed
joints so they cannot
move.
The brain is a very
delicate organ so it is

important that the

bones
protecting it are always
in
place. If the bones
move,
the brain might be
damaged.

Two Large
sockets
at the front of
the
skull protect
the
eyeballs. Like
the
brain, the eyes are
delicate

organs which need

protection.

The Backbone
-The backbone
or spinal column
consists of

separate bones
called vertebrae
that are stacked
one on top of another
to form a tube, which
contain the spinal cord.
The Spinal Cord
consists of nerve
cells and fibers. It
connects the brain to
the different parts of

the body. Like the brain,

the spinal cord is very
delicate. An injury to
the spinal cord will
cause paralysis to a
person. The backbone
protects the spinal cord
from harm. Since the
vertebrae are joined by
gliding joints, the
movements of the

bones are limited to

sliding, turning or
twisting. This limited
movement helps
protect the spinal cord.

The Hipbone
-The hipbone is
attached to the lower
part
of the backbone.

It forms a basinlike
structure called the
pelvis, which
supports the upper part
of the body and
protects the lower
organs
such as the
intestines and
urinary bladder.

The Ribs Bone

-The 12 pairs of
Ribs together
with the breastbone
form a cagelike
structure
called the chest cavity.
Inside the chest cavity
are the heart and
the lungs,
which are

delicate organs.