Drew's+skeletal+system+hw

Skeletal System 1. What are the four main functions of the skeleton? (p. 208) a. it supports the body b. It protects soft body parts c. It produces blood cells d. it stores minerals and fat

2. What is the difference between cartilage and bone? (p.208) Cartilage is different from bone because it is not as strong as bone.

3. Why is vitamin D important to bone growth? How do we get vitamin D? (p. 212) Vitamin D helps in the digestion of calcium which helps bones. Without it you can get rickets.

4. Insert an image of a skeleton. You will need to know the location of the following

bones. Skull: frontal bone, parietal bone, temporal bone, occipital bone, zygomatic bone, maxilla, mandible Pectoral girdle: clavicle, scapula Upper limb: humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges Rib Cage: sternum, ribs, costal cartilages Pelvic girdle: coaxyl bones, sacrum, coccyx lower limb: femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsals, metatarsals, phalanges