Skeletal System - Functions

Without the skeletal system:

• We would look the same

• We would look different.

• We would have no framework

• Our delicate organs would be unprotected

• We would be unable to move.

True or False. Our skeletal systems all vary in size.

• True

• False

Persons have different abilities in some sports. One reason is that:

• Our skeletal systems vary in size

• Our skeletal system have the same size

Four functions of the skeleton include:

• Transport blood to various parts of the body

• Protection- of delicate organs

• Support- our bodies

• Movement

• Production- of blood

The skeletal system protects our delicate organs. Which organ is protected by the vertebral column ?

• Vertebrae

• Heart

• KIdney

• Spinal cord and the fluid surrounding it

Other names for vertebral column are:

• backbone

• spinal column

• spine

• vertebrae

The brain is protected by the_______.

• pelvic bone

• rib cage

• vertebral column

• skull

The organs protected by the Rib Cage are the _______ and _______ .

• Intestines

• Lungs

• Heart

• Spinal Cord

The skeletal system supports the body by forming a ________ .

• Plate

• framework

• barrier

• column

Three(3) ways our skeletal system provides support for our bodies are:

• It give our bodies shape

• It holds our vital organs in place.

• It helps us to achieve good posture

• It is made up of joints to provide movement.