Unit 1 - Learning Aim A2 - Function of Skeletal System

What are the two functions of long bones?

• Moving the body

• Providing leverage

• Producing red blood cells

• Reducing friction in joints

What is the function of flat bones such as the sternum?

• Red blood cell production

• Protection

• Reducing friction

• Providing leverage

What is the function of short bones?

• Movement (such as squatting / running)

• Reducing friction

• Bearing weight (such as press-ups)

• Protection (such as withstanding impact in Rugby)

Which of these functions relate closest to Aerobic Athletes needing oxygen to their muscles?

• Protection

• Store of minerals

• Leverage

• Source of red blood cell production

How many functions are there of the Skeletal System?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

Which type of bone reduces friction across the joint - such as the hinge joint between the femur / tibia / fibula?

• Long

• Sesamoid

• Short

• Flat

Which function refers to working with the muscular system to provide movement?

• Supporting Framework

• Protection

• Attachment for skeletal muscle

• Reducing friction

Achieving good posture for movement relates to which function?

• Protection

• Attachment for skeletal muscle

• Leverage

• Supporting Framework

Gaining mechanical advantage in moving larger weights / increasing stride length in running relates to which function?

• Attachment for skeletal muscle

• Supporting Framework

• Leverage

• Weight Bearing

Having a rich supply of 99% of the body's calcium and 85% of the phosphorus relates to which skeletal function?

• Source of red blood cell production

• Store of minerals

• Reducing friction across a joint

• Protection