FOCUS QUESTION

How is the skeletal system organized and what does it do?

The map breaks this topic into its core concepts, connected by labeled relationships. Each link is written so it can be read as a complete statement — not just an unlabeled line between boxes.

Concepts and relationships

  • Skeletal System made of Bones.
  • Bones connected at Joints.
  • Skeletal System includes Skull.
  • Skeletal System includes Spine.
  • Skeletal System includes Ribcage.
  • Bones contains Marrow.
  • Joints cushioned by Cartilage.

How to read this map

See how bones connect at joints, the major structures (skull, spine, ribcage), and what bones contain and are cushioned by.

Learning objectives

  • Identify major parts of the skeleton.
  • Explain the role of joints.
  • Describe what bone marrow does.
  • Relate structure to protection and movement.
Review standard: Structures were checked against standard secondary-school anatomy descriptions. Sources: OpenStax Anatomy & Physiology — The Skeletal System.