Functions of the Skeletal System
Grade 9th Grade · Science · 90 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the major functions of the skeletal system.
Warm-Up Video
CrashCourse · 10:38
The Skeletal System: Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology #19
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Your axial bones are found along your body’s vertical axis and provide skeletal support and organ protection, while your appendicular bones make up your limbs and help you move around.
- 2
Osteoblasts are bone-building cells that construct your bones, while osteoclasts are bone-breakers that break down bone so it can be remade.
- 3
Bone remodeling is carried out by osteocytes, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts to allow your bones to regenerate.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe three major functions of the skeletal system.”
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