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Summary, Human Skeleton - Life Sciences (Biology)(IEB)

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A summary consisting of the functions of the main parts of the human skeleton. A structure of the human skeleton is provided. This structure can be study and helps students see where each part belongs.

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Name 4 functions of the human skeleton

Answer: -Protection -Movement -mineral storage - hearing -support -formation of blood cells -shape

2.

How many ribs in the rib cage?

Answer: 12 ribs

3.

Where are true ribs located and how many are there?

Answer: Located at the beginning of the sternum. They are attached to the sternum by cartilage. There are 7 true ribs

4.

How many false ribs are there?

Answer: There are 3 false ribs

5.

Give the name and the function of the last 2 ribs.

Answer: There are called floating ribs, and they protect the kidneys.

6.

Give the functions of the rib cage.

Answer: protects internal organs. They play an important role in respiration.

7.

How many bones does the human skeleton have?

Answer: 206 bones

8.

Which bones does the appendicular skeleton comprise of?

Answer: Consist of the pectoral girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle and lower limbs.

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Which bones does the axil skeleton consist of?

Answer: The axil consists of the skull, vertebral column, the rib cage and the sternum.

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Which minerals are produced in the skeleton?

Answer: Calcium and phosphate

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, Functions of the human skeleton




Movement: The human skeleton plays a fundamental role in movement, together with

muscles and joints.


Support: It's a support for the body's soft tissues. The skeleton is connected to the

muscles, tendons and ligaments.


Shape: Our bodies are shaped by the human skeleton.


Protection: vital organs in the body, e.g., heart, lung and brain, are protected by a

person's skeleton.


Hearing: the ossicles of each ear send radio waves to the inner ear, allowing us to hear.

Blood cell formation: Blood cells (red and white) for in the red bone marrow.

Mineral storage: Minerals such as calcium and phosphate are reserved.




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