5 Functions of the Skeletal System

• Provides points of attachments for muscles

  Movement
• Provide structure that supports the body.

  Support
• Bones protect internal organs from potential injury/damage

  Protection
• Red and white blood cells are formed in bone marrow (in the center of bones)

  Make blood
• Bones store minerals to be used by the body

  Storage
• What are the 5 functions of the skeletal system?

  Movement

  Support

  Protection

  Make Blood

  Storage