skeletal system

• functions of the skeletal system - movement

  provides muscles an attachment to allow movement
• functions of the skeletal system - shape

  gives shape to the body and makes you tall or short
• functions of the skeletal system- protection

  so,e bones protect internal organs
• functions of the skeletal system - support

  holds your vital organs in place the vertebral column holds the body upright
• functions of the skeletal system - blood production

  red blood cells (to carry O2) and white blood cells (to protect against infection) are produced in the bone marrow of some bones
• ligaments are strong straps that attach bone to bone
• tendons are strong straps that attach muscle to bone
• cranium protects the brain

  vertebral column protects the spinal chord

  ribs protect internal organs such as heart and lungs

  the pelvis protects a women's uterus
• what would happen to us if we are unable to produce blood

  we are able to function because bone marrow allows for the production of the different blood cells