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Skeletal system MatchUp
Target Level
4-5
Running Total
0
0%
Attempt
1 of 3
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Support (sporting example)
Mineral storage
Muscle attachment (sporting example)
Protection (Sporting example)
Structural shape and points for attachment
Protection of vital organs by flat bones
Support
Blood cell production
Movement
Allows the body to remain upright and stable while walking and running.
The ability for the body to withhold itself while running and tackling an opponent in rugby.
Reduces the risk of serious harm and injury to organs such as the heart and brain, during contact.
The ribs help to protect the organs in the thoracic cavity from being seriously damaged during a tackle in rugby.
Helps form levers to allow motion of the skeleton.
Provides form to the body and gives a site for the muscles to fix to.
The Quadriceps muscles attach to the tibia bones of the lower leg and when it contracts it pulls the lower leg forward causing extension at the knee when kicking a ball.
Allows the body to absorb and contain calcium and phosphorus.
Long bones produce RBC's, WBC's and platelets.