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first off skeletal not skeleton system
but the six main functions are
1. support - provides structural support for the entire body
2. protection - surrounds soft tissue- ex. ribs and sternum protect the heart and lungs, - skull protects the brain
3. movement - skeletal muscle is attached to bone so it pulls on the bone when it contracts
4. mineral homeostasis - stores calcium and phosphorus--minerals are released into the blood when needed
5. blood cell production - red bone marrow produces red blood cells, white blood cells and other blood elements
6. storage - storage of minerals and lipids (fats) - yellow marrow stores fat -(found in long bones)
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe functions of a skeleton are
Movment-the movement of bones
storage-bones store marrow
structure-the bones fit together to make a skeleton and without the skeleton we wouldn't have structure and would be a ball.
protection-the bones protect the organs inside them eg.The ribs protect the heart, intestines and liver.
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∙ 13y agoThe skeleton gives shape to the body, allows movement and protects sensitive struture, such as heart and lungs (protected by the ribs and sternum)
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∙ 8y agoSupport, movement, protection, production of blood and storage
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∙ 8y agoIt forms the framework of the body, protects vital organs, and it works with the muscular system to produce movement.
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∙ 13y agoIt keeps your body up. If you didn't have a skeleton you would not be able to sit up, walk, stand, eat, any of those things.
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∙ 14y agoThe main purpose of the skeleton is to support your body and protect your vital organs. Without it youd be screwed
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∙ 6y agowhat are the purpose of the skeletal system
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What system is the skull part of?
The skull belongs to the skeletal system.
What are the purpose of tendons in the skeletal system?
the purpose of a tendon is to connect muscle to bone, it is very white in color because it was a low blood supply and aids in movement
What purpose does the joint have in the skeletal system?
Different types of joints have different purposes in the skeletal system. The movable joints exist to allow the bones to move. Most of the immovable joints originally allowed movement in infancy or childhood.
What body systems would be affected by degeneration or cartilage in joints?
Cartilage is from the skeletal system.
What are the fraction of the skeletal system?
the skeletal is a naers system that alose you to fell
What is NOT a purpose of the human musculo-skeletal system?
Digestion.
Does a cow have a skeleton?
Cows have a skeletal system much like people. The purpose of the skeletal system is to support the skin, muscles and organs of the cow.
What system is the skull part of?
The skull belongs to the skeletal system.
Where is the manciple in the skeletal system and what is it's function?
The Mandible* is the jawbone and its purpose is to grind and chew food
What are the purpose of tendons in the skeletal system?
the purpose of a tendon is to connect muscle to bone, it is very white in color because it was a low blood supply and aids in movement
What system does marrow belong?
The skeletal system itself is an organ system. Some schemes combine the skeletal system with the muscular system to make the musculoskeletal system.
Where is the skeletal system?
The skeletal system are your bones.
Is skeletal system?
skeletal system* bones. :)
What is the purpose of a joint in the skeletal system?
They allow you to fold your upper and lower members and to ease walking and running.
What is the purpose of the joints of the skeletal system?
They allow you to fold your upper and lower members and to ease walking and running.
What do you mean by skeletal system?
the skeletal system is a system in the body .
What system is most crucial for calcium?
skeletal!!
