Main Functions
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
supports your body weight and helps you move
True or False: the skull is a protective housing for the heart.
false
True or False: Osteoporosis is more common is older people
true
How many bones does the human foot have?
26
What minerals do your bones hold?
How many categories is our skeletal system divided into?
6
True or False: your bones lose mass as you get older
true
What percent of your body weight does our bones make up of?
14%
What is the texture of your bone marrow?
soft and spongy
True or False: the vertebral column's primary function is to allow movement of the legs and feet
False
What is the peak bone mass?
25 to 45
At birth how many bones does a child have?
300
How long do your red and white blood cells last?
one to three days
What is the definition of collarbone?
allows free movement of the shoulder away from the body
What are the different things that can affect the skeletal system?
bone fracture or breaking, bone cancers, Osteoporosis
What is the longest and strongest bone in the human body?
femur or thigh bone