FUNCTIONS OF THE SKELETON, TYPES OF BONES & TYPES OF SKELETONS Worksheet

gives the body structure.
protect our internal organs from injury by covering or surrounding them.
bones allow movement as they are points of attachments for our muscles.
the bones themselves are made of minerals and act as a mineral store for calcium and phosphate.
ertain bones in the skeleton contain red bone marrow and the bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
bones that are longer than they are wide and support the weight of the body and facilitate movement.
bones that are as long as they are wide that provide stability and some movement.
bones that are somewhat flattened to provide protection.
small round bones.
bones that vary in shape and structure.
the parts of the skeleton that consists of bones that support appendages, as well as the limbs, shoulder girdle and pelvic girdle.
the part of the skeleton that includes the cranium, thoracic cage, and vertebral column.