What are the purpose of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

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)

Answer 2

The 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.

Answer 3

The skeletal system provides structure and support for the body, protects internal organs, allows for movement by working with muscles, stores minerals such as calcium, and produces red and white blood cells in the bone marrow.

Answer 4

The skeleton gives shape to the body, allows movement and protects sensitive struture, such as heart and lungs (protected by the ribs and sternum)

Answer 5

Support, movement, protection, production of blood and storage

Answer 6

It forms the framework of the body, protects vital organs, and it works with the muscular system to produce movement.

Answer 7

It 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.

Answer 8

The main purpose of the skeleton is to support your body and protect your vital organs. Without it youd be screwed

Answer 9

what are the purpose of the skeletal system