Skeletal System

Front

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Back

To support the body, protect the organs, store calcium, and produce blood cells.

Front

What is the name of the bone commonly referred to as the breastbone?

Back

Sternum.

Front

Which bone is known as the thigh bone?

Back

Femur.

Front

What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?

Back

Cartilage surrounds bones to act as a shock absorber.

Front

What is the name of the bone that forms the lower jaw?

Back

Mandible.

Front

What are the bones that protect the heart and lungs called?

Back

Ribs.

Front

What is the term for the backbone?

Back

Vertebrae.

Front

Which bone is commonly known as the kneecap?

Back

Patella.

Front

What mineral is primarily stored in the bones?

Back

Calcium.

Front

What is the function of red blood cells produced in the bone marrow?

Back

To carry oxygen throughout the body.