1.1.a GCSE Functions of the Skeletal System

The skeletal system keeps the body upright and provides a framework to support the muscles and tissues

• Support

• Mineral Storage

• Blood Cell Production

• Posture

Different sizes are suited to different sports e.g. Tall frames are suited to basketball and football/netball goalkeepers

This is an exmaple of what function of the skeletal system?

• Support

• Posture

• Protection

• Movement

The skeletal structure gives the correct shape to the body

• Posture

• Support

• Protection

• Mineral Storage

Having a Straight back when squatting in a weight lifting competition, is an example of the skeleton providing which function?

• Support

• Posture

• Protection

• Blood Cell Production

Parts of the skeleton protect and reduce the risk of injury/impact to internal organs - this is a description of what function of the skeletal system

• Protection

• Support

• Shape

• Blood Cell Production

Cranium protects the brain when diving into a swimming pool - this is an example of what function of the skeletal system

• Protection

• Support

• Shape

• Blood Cell Production

Sternum and Ribs protects the heart and lungs when controlling with the chest in football - this is an example of what function of the skeletal system

• Protection

• Support

• Shape

• Blood Cell Production

Vertebrae protect the spinal cord when being tackled in rugby - this is an example of what function of the skeletal system

• Protection

• Support

• Shape

• Blood Cell Production

The following is an example of the skeleton performing which function:

Triceps contract to cause extension at the elbow to throw a rounders ball

• Red blood Cell production

• Mineral Storage

• Movement

• Support

Which function is being described here:

Bone marrow in larger bones produce red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body. White blood cells are produced to fight disease

• Blood Cell production

• Mineral Storage

• Movement

• Support