Understanding the Skeleton

What are the main parts of the skeleton?

• Skull and ribcage

• Femur and tibia

• Clavicle and scapula

• The main parts of the skeleton are the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.

What are two functions of the skeleton?

• Energy storage and hormone production.

• Facilitating digestion and nutrient absorption.

• Regulating body temperature and fluid balance.

• Structural support and protection of vital organs.

Name three major bones in the human body.

• vertebrae

• clavicle

• skull

• femur, tibia, humerus

What is the role of joints in the skeleton?

• Joints serve as the primary source of calcium storage in bones.

• Joints are responsible for blood production in the skeleton.

• Joints allow movement and provide stability in the skeleton.

• Joints protect organs from external damage in the skeleton.

How do joints help with movement?

• Joints serve as storage for energy in the body.

• Joints prevent any movement between bones.

• Joints facilitate movement by connecting bones and allowing flexibility and various types of motion.

• Joints are primarily responsible for blood circulation.