Question

List the main function of the human skeleton

Answer 1

Explanation:

The skeleton has following four main functions:

Support: Our skeleton provides a hard framework to support the organs of body.

Protection : The bones protect the soft organs in our body.

Movement : They help in the movement of the body.

Making blood cells : The inside of bones contains a soft substance , called bone marrow, where the blood cells are made.

Answer 2

Answer:

The human skeleton has four main functions:

1. Support : The hard framework of bones supports the soft muscles and organs. It helps us to stand upright.

2. Protection : The bones protect the soft organs of your body. For example, the brain is protected by the skull, the heart and lungs are protected by the ribs and so on.

3. Movement : Bones can move at places called joints. Joints enable us to bend our arms, legs, fingers, etc.

4. Making Blood Cells : The long bones of the skeleton contain bone marrow. Blood cells are made in the bone marrow.