Soc 12 The Skeletal System Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?
A
Protection Joints for movement Produce blood cells Muscle attachment Storing minerals
2
Q
What minerals does the skeletal system store?
A
Calcium and phosphorous
3
Q
What are long bones?
A
Bones longer than they are wide
4
Q
What are short bones.
A
Roughly the same size length and width
5
Q
What are flat bones?
A
Bones that usually protect organs or offer a good surface for muscles to attach to
6
Q
What are irregular bones?
A
Bones that have odd shapes
