The Skeleton

• What are the 5 functions of the skeleton?

  • Blood cell production
  • Muscle attachment
  • Mineral Storage
  • Joints for movements
  • Protection of vital organs
• Protection of vital organs

  Bones are hard and protect organs
• Protection reduces the chance of injury, which ensures the players can continue to train and play
• Muscle attachment

  • Bones provide a surface for muscles to attach to via tendons
  • Movements can occur by muscles contracting
• Joints for movements

  • Without joints you would not move
  • Joints work with bones and muscles to form levers which allow force to be applied so movement can occur
• What are the three types of blood cells and where are they produced?

  • Red blood cells
  • White blood cells
  • Platelets
  • All produced in the bone marrow
• Red blood cells carry oxygen to working muscles
• White blood cells fight off infection
• Platelets help blood clot following an injury to prevent blood loss
• What are the two types of minerals stored within our bones

  • Calcium
  • Phosphorus
• What are calcium and phosphorus used for?

  • both needed for strong teeth and bones
  • phosphorus helps to reduce muscle pain after intense exercises