Body Structures Flashcards
1
Q
What is support?
A
Bones keeps us upright and hold the rest of our body in place
2
Q
What is protection?
A
Flat bones enclose and protect vital organs
3
Q
What is movement?
A
Bones provide anchor points for muscles, long bones create levers
4
Q
What is shape?
A
Bones gives us our general shape, such as height and build
5
Q
What is muscle attachment?
A
Bones provide anchorage for muscles to attach and when they contract they pull the bone
6
Q
What is mineral storage?
A
Bones store calcium and phosphorus
7
Q
What is blood cell production?
A
The bone marrow of long bones and ribs produce red and white blood cells
