Support, for muscles and vital organs. Without support the body would be a mass of soft tissue that was unable to move.
Protection of vital organs such as the cranium, a flat bone, protecting the brain. During physical activity, protectio is crucial for both performance and long-term health.
Movement, which occurs at the joints when muscles contract and pull on the bone.
Shape and structure for maintaining the basic form of our body and providing something for muscles to attach to.
Blood cell production which takes place in the bone marrow. Red blood cells are especially important in aerobic events because they carry oxygen to workng muscles.
Storage of minerals which are essential for major body functions. Their role in physical activity is linked to general health of an athelte which affects sporting performance.
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