This is a powerpoint explaining the basic functions of the human skeleton.

1. The many functions of :
By Nicole Stuit
Ed 205-02
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2. In this lesson you will find…
The different functions of the human skeleton
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 Protection
Click on the
 Structure and shape skeleton to
watch a video
 Blood cell production and learn more
 Movement about the human
skeleton.
 Mineral Storage
A quiz testing your new knowledge…
and an online activity to further explore the human
body.
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3. There are 206 bones in the human skeleton.
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Functions of the skeleton:
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 Gives structure and shape to the body
▪ like the framework of a house.
 Provides protection for the organs
▪ such as the heart and brain.
 Blood cells are produced in the bones
▪ in the marrow new cells are produced and damaged ones are repaired.
 Movement
▪ muscles pull on the bones to move body parts.
 Mineral Storage
▪ important minerals such as calcium are stored in the bones.
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4. The skeleton protects vital organs inside the
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body.
Such as:
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 The skull protects the brain
 The rib cage protects your heart and lungs
 The pelvis protects digestive and reproductive
organs
Without this hard shell, our organs would be easily
injured.
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5. The skeleton provides the body with
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structure and shape; much like the
framework of a house.
 The other parts of our body like our skin and
muscles form around the bones; much like
the walls around the frame of a house.
Without these bones to offer structure and
shape, our bodies would be blobs like jelly
fish.
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6. The marrow inside of bone is where most of
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the blood cells are made. Red blood cells are
produced here; they help carry oxygen
throughout the body. Platelets are also found
here; they help with wound healing.
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7. Bones need calcium to keep their hardness
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and strength.
Other minerals stored in bone include
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phosphorus and vitamin D.
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8. Muscles pull on the bones in order to move
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them
 Joints are formed where two
bones meet, allowing for
movement.
 The bones, along with the
muscles and tendons work
together to move the body
and perform every day
movements.
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9. Quiz
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 There are _____bones are in the human skeleton?
 Red blood cells carry _________ throughout the body.
 The minerals stored in bone include
_____, ________, and ________.
 Where two bones meet is called a _______.
 What are the 5 functions of the skeleton?
▪ 1.
▪ 2.
▪ 3.
▪ 4.
▪ 5.
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10. Answers
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 There are 206 bones in the human skeleton.
 Red blood cells help carry oxygen throughout the
body.
 The minerals stored in bone include
calcium, phosphorus, and Vitamin D.
 Where two bones meet is called a joint.
 What are the 5 functions of the skeleton?
▪ 1. Protection
▪ 2. Structure and Shape
▪ 3. Blood cell production
▪ 4. Movement
▪ 5. Mineral storage
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11. Click on the skeleton to go to an online
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virtual tour of the body.
At this site you can:
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 Tour the
heart, brain, skele
ton, and digestive
tract.
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12. http://www.lessonplanspage.com/PEScienceFunctionsOfSkeletalSystem46.htm
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:http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
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http://kidshealth.org/parent/general/body_basics/bones_muscles_joints.html
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http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/body_basics/blood.html
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIjj0rC7wcQ&feature=related
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Images from:
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 http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://jaguar.eb.com/mw/art/med/skeleton.gif&imgrefurl=h
ttp://jaguar.eb.com
 http://www.immediart.com/catalog/images/big_images/SPL_E_P100087-Human_skeleton_walking-
SPL.jpg
 http://www.kidsbiology.com/images/skeleton.jpg
 http://www.wesleyjsmith.com/blog/uploaded_images/blood-740057.jpg
 http://www.engormix.com/images/e_articles/454_mycotoxins_01b.gif
 http://www.abc.net.au/reslib/200707/r159958_584169.jpg
 http://school.discoveryeducation.com/clipart/images/skull.gif
 http://www.bloodsugarproductions.com/assets/RibCage.jpg
 http://www.los-angeles-injury-lawyer-blog.com/pelvis.png
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13. My name is Nicole Stuit. I am a student at
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Grand Valley State University plan to be a
physical education and health teacher
when I finish school.
If you would like to contact me, click on
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my name to send me an e-mail!
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