Skeletal System

Question 1

How many bones are in the human body?

Answer 1

206

Question 2

Includes the skull, sternum, ribs and vertebral column(the spine)

Answer 2

AXIAL SKELETON

Question 3

Includes the bones of the arm,feet, hands and legs, hips and shoulders

Answer 3

APPENDICULAR SKELETON

Question 4

Roles of body functions

Answer 4

Movement-the action of skeletal muscles on bones moves the body
Mineral storage-Bones serve as storage for essential minerals and iron
Support-Bones act as a framework and support system for the organs.
Protection- bones surround and protect key organs in the body
Blood cell formation-red blood cells are produced in the the marrow of certain bones