Function of the skeleton

Question 1

What is the acronym for remembering the function of the skeleton?

Answer 1

.Six
.Pigs
.Make
.Sausage
.Bacon
.Sandwiches

Question 2

What are the 6 functions of the skeleton?

Answer 2

.Support
.Protection
.Movement
.Shape
.Blood cell production
.Storage of minerals

Question 3

What is the function long bones?

Answer 3

For large movement (act as levers) this is how sporting actions are created

Question 4

What is the function of short bones?

Answer 4

Weight bearing and fine movement

Question 5

What is the function of flat bones?

Answer 5

Protection of delicate areas and attachment for muscles.

Question 6

What is the function of irregular bones?

Answer 6

.Protection
.Muscle attachment
.Specific shape for specific functions

Question 7

What are four examples of long bones?

Answer 7

.Femur
.Humerus
.Tibia
.Fibular

Question 8

What are two examples of short bones?

Answer 8

.Carpals
.Tarsals

Question 9

What are three examples of flat bones?

Answer 9

.Cranium
.Ribs
.Pelvis

Question 10

What is the function of support in the skeleton?

Answer 10

Enables us to stand as the bones are solid and rigid.

Question 11

What are two examples of irregular bones?

Answer 11

.Patella
.Vertebrae

Question 12

What is the function of protection in the skeleton?

Answer 12

Parts of the skeleton enclose and protects the body’s organs from external forces.

Question 13

What is the function of movement in the skeleton?

Answer 13

The skeleton helps the body move by providing anchor points for the muscles to pull against.

Question 14

What is the function of shape in the skeleton?

Answer 14

Skeleton gives us our general shape such as height and build.

Question 15

What is the function of blood cell production in the skeleton ?

Answer 15

To produce white and red blood cells, platelets, storage of calcium and phosphorus.

Question 16

What is the function of white blood cells?

Answer 16

To combat illness

Question 17

What is the function of red blood cells?

Answer 17

To transport oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body.

Question 18

What is the function of platelets?

Answer 18

For clotting and healing

Question 19

What can minerals do to your skeleton?

Answer 19

They can transform spongy into ridged structure and in tern increase density and strength.

Question 20

Where does blood cell production take place?

Answer 20

The inner marrow of the bone

Question 21

What vital organ does the cranium protect?

Answer 21

Brain

Question 22

What vital organ does the rib cage protect?

Answer 22

Lungs

Question 24

What does calcium and phosphorus do to your bones?

Answer 24

Helps to make your bones strong and dense

Question 25

What does magnesium do to your body?

Answer 25

Essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels.