Functions of the skeleton

Question 1

The 5 functions of the skeleton for sport are?

Answer 1

Protection, storing minerals, blood cell production, muscle attachment and joints for movements.

Question 2

Protection of vital organs

Answer 2

The skull protects the brain, the spine protects the spinal cord, and the ribs protect internal organs, including your heart. These bones act as cages around important body parts.

Question 3

Muscle attachment

Answer 3

Bones are frameworks for muscles. The muscles are attached by tendons, and the bones act as anchors that muscles can pull on as they move.

Question 4

Joints for movement

Answer 4

Joints let the body make a variety of movements. Some are small, precise movements, like getting the right grip on a javelin. Others are larger ‘gross’ movements, such as throwing javelin. Joints work together with bones and muscles to form levers, so that a small can generate a much bigger force elsewhere.

Question 5

Storing calcium and phosphorus

Answer 5

The bones act as a store for calcium and phosphorus, two minerals that are vital for developing and maintaining the strong and healthy bones you need for exercise. Phosphorus also helps reduce muscle pain after a hard workout.

Question 6

Blood cell production

Answer 6

Some bones have hollow centres that hold bone marrow. Bone marrow makes most of the cells of the blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.