musculoskeletal system

Question 1

support

Answer 1

rigid bones keep us upright and hold the rest of the body in place.

Question 2

protection

Answer 2

flat bones enclose and protect the vitals organs

Question 3

movement

Answer 3

bones provide anchor points for muscle

Question 4

structural shapes

Answer 4

bones give us our general shape, height and build

Question 5

points of attachment

Answer 5

bones allow muscles to attach to them

Question 6

mineral storage

Answer 6

bones store store calcium and phospurus. calcium is needed for strong bones

Question 7

blood cell production

Answer 7

in your bone marrow, red and white blood cells are made

Question 8

long bones

Answer 8

create a lever and big movements

Question 9

2 examples of long bones

Answer 9

humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula, phalanges

Question 10

short bones

Answer 10

weight bearing and small movements

Question 11

2 examples of short bones

Answer 11

carpals, talus (tarpals)

Question 12

flat bones

Answer 12

protection and muscle attachment

Question 13

2 examples of flat bones

Answer 13

cranium, vertebrae, ribs, sternum, scapula, pelvis, patella