The Functions of the Skeletal System

Where is new blood cells created?

• In the scapula

• In bone marrow, located inside the bone

• In the patella

• In bone marrow, located inside the muscle tissue

What are the main functions of the skeleton?

• Protection

• Body Shape

• Movement

• All Of These

A function of the skeletal system is to protect vital organs.

• True

• False

The main skeletal system function consist of...

• skull

• rib

• backbone

• hand bone

• leg bone

It protects internal organs such as lungs and heart

• Skull

• Rib

• Backbone

• Leg bone

................. provides support for our body.

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Hand bone and leg bone are allows the body to move and supports the body.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What does our skeleton help us do?

• Move

• Think

• Sleep

• None of these

Which of the following best describes the job of the skeletal system?

• Gives shape and support to the body.

• Sends messages from the stomach to the brain.

• Brings in and breaks down all nutrients for the body

No movement would occur without the skeletal system.

• True

• False

• What's a skeleton?

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