Functions of Skeletal System

What is Compact Bone ?

• Very Dense bone

• Light Bone

• Stress Bearing

• Found in Stress Areas

What is Spongy Bone ?

• Bone found in the toe.

• Bone that's found at the end of long bones

Functions of the Skeletal System

• Support body Structure & Shape

• To digest things

• To fight of Viruses

• Protect vital organs

What is the Diaphysis

• The end part of a long bone.

• The Shaft or central part of a long bone

What is the Epiphysis

• The end of the long bone

• The central part of the long bone

Where are red blood cells produced

• Red Bone Marrow

• Yellow Blood Marrow

What are the functios of the skull ?

• House & Protect the brain

• Protects the knee

• Helps support Integumentary system

• Guards and supports the eyes,Ears,nose, and mouth

What are sinuses and what do they do

• Cavities within the Cranium

• Holes in the nose

• Decrease the weight of the skull

• Decrease the weight of the brain

What are Fontanels?

• Space between "bones"

• Space between "Cartilage"

How many ear bones are there

• 8

• 4

• 5

• 6