MOST IMPORTANT BONES OF THE BODY

THE SKULL

• The skull protects the brain
• The skull is composed of cranial and facial bones
• The skull is a flat bone
• A flat bone has a layer of spongy bone between layers of compact bone

THE STERNUM

• The sternum is a long flat bony plate in the shape of a T
• It protects the heart
• Connects to the ribs on either side to provide full protection

HIP BONES

• The hip bone is a large flat bone
• It is classified as an irregular bone
• It provides structure and protection to the stomach and other organs
• It allows us to be able to walk

THE HYOID BONE

• The hyoid bone is the only bone not attached to another bone with a joint
• Without it, speech, eating, and drinking, would be impossible
• It is one of the smallest yet most essential bones of the body
• It is attached to the tongue

THE RIBCAGE

• Helps protects your heart, stomach, and intestines
• There are 24 ribs in the rib age
• It is a key component of the respiratory system as it houses the lungs