The muscles and vital organs (such as the heart and lungs) are all kept in place and supported by various parts of the skeleton
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Protection
This is mainly provided by the flat bones, such as those in the cranium (skull) which protects the brain.
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Movement
The different types of joints allow different types of movement, as do the different types of bones
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Shape
Your overall shape and structure is provided by the skeleton and the two type of bones also affect the amount of movement possible. Short bones allow finer movements. Large bones allow more gross movement.
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Mineral storage
such as calcium which helps with bone formation
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Blood Cell Production
this takes place in the bone marrow where red blood cells are formed
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
This is mainly provided by the flat bones, such as those in the cranium (skull) which protects the brain.
Back
Protection
Card 3
Front
The different types of joints allow different types of movement, as do the different types of bones
Back
Card 4
Front
Your overall shape and structure is provided by the skeleton and the two type of bones also affect the amount of movement possible. Short bones allow finer movements. Large bones allow more gross movement.
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