Skeletal System

Skeletal System

Poll

Which function of the skeletal system do you think is the most important?

• Support body’s weight

• Protect internal organs

• Movement of the body

  
  

• Forming of blood cells

• Mineral storage

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Helps your body move

• Send oxygen to the body

• Protect your organs

• Give your body shape and structure

Multiple Choice

The shaft of the bone is also called the

• epiphysis
• diaphysis
• endosteum
• periosteum

Multiple Choice

Bone forming cells are called...

• osteoblasts
• osteocytes
• osteoclasts
• osteons