Question

What are the uses of the skeleton in our body?

Answer 1

1. Support and shape - Skeleton provides a definite framework to soft parts and gives a definite shape. ​
2. Protection - The delicate organs are well protected by bone casing. For example, the skull provides protection to the delicate brain, and the rib cage protects the heart and lungs.​
3. Blood cells formation - Blood cells such as RBCs and WBCs are formed in the marrow of certain long bones.
4. Movement – The bones connected to one another allow movements by the action of muscles that originate on one bone and are inserted into another.
5. ​ Storehouse of Calcium and Phosphorus - Bones store phosphorus and calcium for the entire body.​