D6: Functions of the skeletal system

Question 1

what are the 6 different functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

-Supporting framework
-Protection
-Attachment
-Store nutrients
-Source of blood cell production
-Movement

Question 2

How to remember the 6 functions of the skeletal system?

Answer 2

SPASSM

Question 3

explain the support the skeletal system provides?

Answer 3

-Support and weight bearing
-Vertebrae column gives us posture and helps us keep upright
-Limbs help with balance

Question 4

how does the skeletal system provide protection?

Answer 4

-Our bone our strong and help us protect vital organs
-Calcium helps us grow our bones
-Our skeleton is designed to prevent injury

Question 5

How does the skeletal system provide attachment?

Answer 5

-Bones provide attachment for muscles/tendons-when a muscles contracts the bone moves
-Bones also attach by joints providing a range of movement
-Tendons attach to bony landmark sites for attachment

Question 6

what are the 2 main attachment sites?

Answer 6

-origin and insertion

Question 7

whats meant by origin?

Answer 7

-attachment for less moveable bone

Question 8

whats meant by insertion?

Answer 8

attachment for more moveable bones

Question 9

how does the skeletal system produce a source of blood cells?

Answer 9

-all blood cells are produced in red bone marrow
-bones that contain marrow are pelvis, sternum, vertebrae, clavicle

Question 10

how does the skeletal system provide storage of minerals?

Answer 10

-minerals are needed to carry out bodily functions like thinking and breathing
-we store calcium, phosphorus and magnesium

Question 11

how does the skeletal system provide movement?

Answer 11

-uses levers
-muscles will pull on bone for movement

Question 12

whats a lever?

Answer 12

a long bone connected to a joint