Functions of the Skeleton and Types of Bones
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- Q1What is being described? Bones have storage capabilities vital minerals such as calcium and phosphorus.SupportBlood Cell ProductionStorage of MineralsAttachment30s
- Q2What is being described? Within bones, bone marrow produces both red and white blood cells. Red blood cells are usually produced in the ends of long bones and white blood cells in the shafts of long bones.AttachmentLever SystemsSupportBlood Cell Production30s
- Q3What is being described? The skeleton provides a rigid framework to the body, giving shape and providing suitable sites for attachment for skeletal muscle.PostureLever SystemsSupportAttachment30s
- Q4What is being described? The skeleton provides protection for internal organs e.g. skull protects the brain.SupportAttachmentBlood Cell ProductionProtection30s
- Q5What is being described? The bones of the skeleton provide a large surface area for the attachment of muscles.LeverageAttachmentProtectionMovement30s
- Q6What is being described? 3 types of lever 1st, 2nd and 3rd class. Levers produce turning movements around a fixed point.MovementProtectionLeverageMineral storage30s
- Q7What is being described? The skeleton helps the body move providing a framework onto which muscles attach.AttachmentProtectionMovementBlood Cell Production30s
- Q8The Femur is an example of which type of bone?ShortLongSesamoidFlat30s
- Q9The Scapula, Pelvis and Cranium types of which bone?IrregularFlatLongSesamoid30s
- Q10The carpals are what type of bone?LongShortSmallBig30s