Functions Of The Skeleton For Sport

Question 1

5 main functions of the skeleton for sport

Answer 1

Protection
Storing minerals
Blood cell production
Muscle attachment
Joints for movement

Question 2

Protection of the vital organs

Answer 2

The skull protects the brain
The spine protects the spinal cord
The ribs protect the internal organs

Question 3

Muscle attachment

Answer 3

Bones act as anchors that muscles can pull on as they move.

Bones act as the strong points that muscles need to attach to

Question 4

Joints for movement

Answer 4

Bones come together to form joints that let the body make a variety of movements

Question 5

Storing calcium and phosphorus

Answer 5

The bones act as a store for calcium and phosphorus

Phosphorus helps to reduce muscle pain after a hard workout

Question 6

Red and white blood cell production

Answer 6

Some bones have hollow centres that hold bone marrow which produce red and white blood cells and platelets

Question 7

Having strong bones in sport

Answer 7

Strong bones will make an athlete less likely to get injured as the bones will be less fragile

Question 8

Platelets

Answer 8

Blood cells that help your body form clots to stop bleeding.