Chapter 6: Functions of the Skeletal System

Discover the 5 essential functions of the skeletal system: support, protection, blood cell production, storage, and movement!

Functions of the Skeletal System This short video goes through the 5 main functions of the skeletal system. Complete the fill-in-the-blank questions while watching the video. Fill in the blanks to summarize the five functions of the skeletal system. 1. The skeleton supports the body. The legs support the entire body and the pelvic girdle supports the abdominal cavity.2. The skeleton protects the soft parts of the body such as the brain, heart and lungs.3. The skeleton produces blood cells. All bones in the fetus have red bone marrow which produces blood cells. Adults only have certain bones that produces blood cells.4. The skeleton stores minerals and fats. All bones have calcium phosphate. It is a source of calcium and phosphate ions. Fat is stored in yellow bone marrow.5. The skeleton and muscles permit flexibility and movement. Which part of the body offers the main support to the entire body? Pelvic girdle Legs Abdominal cavity Femur What part of the bone creates blood cells? Calcium Phosphate Bone marrow Cartilage What substance is stored in the yellow bone marrow in the bones? Phosphate Calcium Calcium phosphate Fat Which part of the skeleton protects the lungs? Ribs Pelvis Skull Scapula The skull protects which soft part of the body? Heart Lungs Brain Kidneys