Functions of the Skeleton

What do the bones of the skeleton allow muscles to do?

• Produce joint movements
• Pump blood
• Pull on them
• Digest food

Which bones protect the brain?

• Vertebrae
• Clavicle
• Cranium
• Sternum

What do the bones of the skeleton act as for calcium and phosphorous?

• Blood filter
• Muscle attachment
• Digestive system
• Mineral store

What does the skeleton allow movement of?

• Minerals
• Body as a whole and its individual parts
• Blood cells
• Organs

What do the bones of the skeleton provide surfaces for?

• Attachment of muscles
• Movement of the body
• Protection of organs
• Storage of minerals

Which bones in the skeleton contain red bone marrow?

• Femur
• Fibula
• Patella
• Ulna

What is one of the main functions of the skeletal system?

• Production of blood cells
• Filtering waste
• Digestion of food
• Pumping blood

Which bones protect the heart and lungs?

• Pelvis
• Ribs
• Skull
• Spinal cord