Skeleton Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 main functions of the skeleton?
A
- to support the body
- to protect some of the vital organs of the body
- to help the body move
- to make blood cells
2
Q
What does the skull protect?
A
The brain
3
Q
What does the rib cage protect?
A
The heart and lungs
4
Q
What does the backbone protect
A
Spinal cord
5
Q
How many bones are there in the body (not exact)
A
200
6
Q
Muscles are attached to the a bone by a ………………….
A
Tendon
7
Q
What part of the bone makes the blood cells?
A
Bone marrow
