Module 1: The skeletal system

Table of Contents

1. The skeleton
2. Bones of the anterior skeleton
3. Bones of the posterior skeleton
4. Bones of the skeleton activity
5. Structure of the skeleton
6. Axial and appendicular activity
7. Structure and function of the vertebral column

The skeleton

The average adult human skeleton consists of 206 bones of varying shape and size to suit their function. We are born with about 300 bones but as we develop a number of these fuse together.

Functions of the skeleton

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The functions of the skeleton

1	Minerals in bones Which are the 2 main minerals stored within bones? a) calcium b) iron c) magnesium d) potassium e) phosphorous CorrectPlease check the activity above, then re-attempt this questionYour answer has been saved.