Question

Explain the functions of skeletal system, also mention six bones of body

Answer 1

Answer:

The human skeleton serves six major functions:

support

movement

protection

production of blood cells

storage of ions

endocrine regulation.

The human skeleton is made up of 206 bones, including bones of the:

Skull – including the jaw bone

Spine – cervical, thoracic and lumbar vertebrae, sacrum and tailbone (coccyx)

Chest – ribs and breastbone (sternum)

Arms – shoulder blade (scapula), collar bone (clavicle), humerus, radius and ulna

Hands – wrist bones (carpals), metacarpals and phalanges

Pelvis – hip bones

Legs – thigh bone (femur), kneecap (patella), shin bone (tibia) and fibula

Feet – tarsals, metatarsals and phalanges.

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