Skeleton Flashcards
BODY SYSTEMS
1
Q
What is the function of the skeleton?
A
-protects the vital organs
-supports the human body
-provides shape
2
Q
name a mineral we need from our diet that helps us keep our bones strong
A
calcium
3
Q
how many bones are there in the human body
A
206
4
Q
what are the smallest bones in the human body?
A
the ossicles (in the ear)
5
Q
where does movement occur in the skeleton?
A
in the joints
