Function of Bones

Question 1

Functions of Bones

Answer 1

• Give shape to body parts
• Support and protect soft structures
- Examples - brain, lungs, heart
• Allow body movement, because skeletal muscles attach to them
- Allow for voluntary movement

Question 2

Function of Bones cont

Answer 2

• Red bone marrow of bone produces new blood cells- hematopoiesis
• Store calcium

Question 3

Bone growth

Answer 3

• Teach healthy behaviors
• Bone-healthy diet with calcium and vitamin D
• Bone-health exercises
- Weight-bearing
- Strength training
• Bone-healthy lifestyle
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid alcohol

Question 4

Bone tests

Answer 4

• Bone density
• Bone scans
- Diagnose causes of
- Bone pain
- Arthritis
- Bone infections
- Bone cancers