Skeletal system - functions Flashcards
1
Q
Protection and support
A
Provide support - eg. vertebrae help provide support to maintain posture
Protect organs eg. rib protects lungs and heart
2
Q
Movement
A
bones act as attachment points for tendons and muscles
Muscles contract pulling on bone t/f creating movement
3
Q
Boundary
A
Provide boundary to thoracic, pelvic and cranial cavities
4
Q
RBC production
A
Produce RBCs through haemopoiesis
5
Q
Storage
A
store minerals:
calcium, phosphorus, sodium and potassium
6
Q
arthrocentesis
A
Surgical puncturing and draining of fluid in a joint
