THE SKELETAL SYSTEM MAP — CLICK ANY NODE TO EXPLORE
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Select a Node
Click any organ or structure on the map to learn about its role — plus a fun fact you won't forget!
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The Skeletal System
🔬 Role in the Skeletal System
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Connected System
Muscular System
Bones are the levers and anchor points of movement. Muscles pull on bones via tendons; ligaments hold bones together at joints. The two systems literally cannot function without each other.
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Connected System
Circulatory System
Bone marrow manufactures all blood cells for the circulatory system. In return, blood vessels supply bones with nutrients — bones are living tissue, constantly remodelling and being renewed.
206Bones in the adult body
300Bones at birth
2M/secRed blood cells made in marrow
~10%Bone replaced per year
3Systems it connects to
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Connection Quiz
Toggle each system pill above and click nodes on the map — all 5 questions come from the connected system cards and node information.
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Muscular Connection
The Muscular connection says bones and muscles are so linked they literally cannot function without each other. What specifically do tendons and ligaments each connect?
Circulatory Connection
The Circulatory connection describes a two-way relationship between the skeletal and circulatory systems. What does each system provide to the other?
Vertebral Column Node
The Vertebral Column node describes structures between each vertebra that play a key role. What are they called and what do they do?
Rib Cage Node
The Rib Cage node reveals the ribs play a direct mechanical role in breathing. What happens to the ribs when you inhale?
Bone Marrow Node
The Bone Marrow node distinguishes between two types of marrow. Red marrow makes blood cells — but what does yellow marrow store?
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Report Card
Answer all 5 questions to unlock your report card.