Functions Of The Skeleton

Question 1

Protection of vital organs

Answer 1

One of main functions is to protect organs , an example is the skull which protects the brain and the ribs for heart and the lungs

Question 2

Fixed joint

Answer 2

They have no space between the bones, therefore no movement is possible, for example the skull

Question 3

Slightly moveable joints

Answer 3

They are separated by cartilage and allow small amounts of movement eg vertebral column

Question 4

Freely moveable joints

Answer 4

Contains a membrane that surrounds the joint , the membrane contains synovial fluid