1. Functions of the Skeleton
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Support
Produce blood cells
Protection
Functions
Fat and Mineral storage
Movement

3. Fat and Mineral storage
Support
Bones provide shape and support the framework of the body, as most of the muscles are attached to them. Without this structural framework we would be like a piece of jelly!
Support
Produce blood cells
Protection
Functions
Fat and Mineral storage
Movement

4. Fat and Mineral storage
Protection
Bones provide protection for many of our internal organs, for example the ribs protect our heart and lungs, the skull protects our brain, and the vertebrae protect our spinal cord.
Support
Produce blood cells
Protection
Functions
Fat and Mineral storage
Movement

5. Fat and Mineral storage
Movement
Our bones end in joints which allow us to move . When the muscles that are attached to our skeleton contract, they pull on the bones to cause movement at the joint.
Support
Produce blood cells
Protection
Functions
Fat and Mineral storage
Movement

6. Red and white blood cell production
Both red and white blood cells are produced in our bone marrow. Red blood cells transport oxygen and carbon dioxide around the body and white blood cells help protect the body from infection.
Support
Produce blood cells
Protection
Functions
Fat and Mineral storage
Movement

7. Storage of fats and minerals
Bones help to store minerals including calcium and phosphorus, both of which play an important role in the strength of bones.
Support
Produce blood cells
Protection
Functions
Fat and Mineral storage
Movement