1.1.a Functions of the Skeletal System

The following is a description of which function of the skeletal system.

Bones provide a surface for muscles to attach by tendons. Bones act as levers to provide movement. Muscles pull bones when they contract.

• Support

• Posture

• Protection

• Movement

• Red Blood cell Protection

The following is a description of which function of the skeletal system.

The skeletal structure gives the correct shape to the body

• Support

• Posture

• Protection

• Movement

• Red Blood cell Protection

The following is a description of which function of the skeletal system.

The skeletal systems keeps the body upright and provides a framework to support the muscles and tissues in the body. Skeletons keeps vital organs in place while playing sport

• Support

• Posture

• Protection

• Movement

• Red Blood cell Protection

The following is a description of which function of the skeletal system.

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

• Storage of Minerals

• Posture

• Protection

• Movement

• Red Blood cell Protection

The following is a description of which function of the skeletal system.

Parts of the skeleton protect and reduce the risk of injury/impact to internal organs

• Storage of Minerals

• Posture

• Protection

• Movement

• Red Blood cell Protection

The following is a description of which function of the skeletal system.

Bones release minerals (e.g. calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium) to the blood as needed

• Storage of Minerals

• Posture

• Protection

• Movement

• Red Blood cell Protection

The following is a n example of which function of the skeletal system.

Iron helps to carry oxygen to working muscles - this is needed when running long distances to delay the onset of fatigue

• Storage of Minerals

• Posture

• Protection

• Movement

• Red Blood cell Protection

The following is a n example of which function of the skeletal system.

Vertebrae protect the spinal cord

• Storage of Minerals

• Posture

• Protection

• Movement

• Red Blood cell Protection

The following is a n example of which function of the skeletal system.

Marathon runners need more red blood cells to carry more oxygen to their working muscles to delay the onset of fatigue. These red blood cells carry CO2 back to the lungs

• Storage of Minerals

• Posture

• Protection

• Movement

• Red Blood cell Protection

The following is a n example of which function of the skeletal system.

Different sizes are suited to different sports e.g. Tall frames are suited to basketball

• Support

• Posture

• Protection

• Movement

• Red Blood cell Protection