Structure of the skeleton

Question 1

Name one function of the skeleton (s)

Answer 1

Support
Bones are solid and rigid. Keep us upright and hold the rest of the body in place.

Question 2

Name one function of the skeleton (p)

Answer 2

Enclose and protect the body’s organs from external forces. eg. brain is in the head. Important in contact sports.

Question 3

Name one function of the skeleton (m)

Answer 3

movement- provides anchor points for the muscles to pull against. Long bones in the arms and legs

Question 4

Name, one function of the skeleton (ss) (pa)

Answer 4

The skeleton gives us a general shape. Tall people have long leg bones and large vertebrae people with a heavy build have larger clavicle and scapular as well as bigger pelvises. skeleton also provides anchorage points for the muscles to attach so when they contract we move.

Question 5

Name, one function of the skeleton (ms)

Answer 5

Bones store several minerals, including calcium and phosphorus, which can be released into the blood when needed.

Question 6

Name one function of the skeleton (bcp)

Answer 6

In a marrow of the long bones and ribs produces red and white blood cells.
Red blood cells are important because they carry oxygen to the working muscles.
White blood cells, important because they fight off infections in order to stay healthy.

Question 7

Movement

Answer 7

Muscles contract to pull the bones of the skeleton

Question 8

Joint

Answer 8

Place where two or more bones meet

Question 9

Long bones

Answer 9

The bones of the legs in the arms. long bones support the weight of the body and help with gross movements

Question 10

Short bones

Answer 10

Enable finer, controlled movements

Question 11

Flat bones

Answer 11

Protect vital organs