PHYSICAL WELLNESS

the body’s structural framework

BONES

Bones are like the scaffolding of a building — they provide structure, support, and protection for your body. They give your muscles something to pull against so movement can happen, protect vital organs, and house the bone marrow where blood cells are made.

  • Provide structure and shape to the body

  • Protect internal organs (e.g., skull protects the brain, ribs protect the heart and lungs)

  • Serve as attachment points for muscles to enable movement

  • Store minerals like calcium and phosphorus

  • Produce blood cells in bone marrow

  • Act as levers to amplify the force of muscle contractions

BONE BASICS

Common Terms + Simple Definitions

Here’s a mini glossary for bone related words you’ll see throughout the site:

Bone - Rigid tissue that forms the skeleton and supports the body

Bone Marrow - Soft tissue inside bones that produces blood cells

Compact Bone - Dense, hard outer layer of bone

Spongy Bone - Lightweight, porous interior of bone that contains marrow

Osteoblasts - Cells that build new bone

Osteoclasts - Cells that break down bone for remodeling or repair

Joints - Places where bones meet and allow movement

WHAT BONES WORK WITH

BONES + OTHER SYSTEMS

  1. Muscular System → Muscles pull on bones to create movement

  2. Joints & Ligaments → Connect bones and allow motion while maintaining stability

  3. Bone Marrow → Produces red and white blood cells for the circulatory and immune systems

  4. Circulatory System → Delivers nutrients to bone and carries away waste

  5. Endocrine System → Hormones regulate bone growth and calcium balance

HealthY BONES…

Bones are essential for movement, protection, and blood cell production. Healthy bones give your body strength, stability, and resilience, supporting every step, lift, and action you take.