HUMAN
SKELETON
@MindActionSeries
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, Functions of the human skeleton
Movement: The human skeleton plays a fundamental role in movement, together with
muscles and joints.
Support: It's a support for the body's soft tissues. The skeleton is connected to the
muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Shape: Our bodies are shaped by the human skeleton.
Protection: vital organs in the body, e.g., heart, lung and brain, are protected by a
person's skeleton.
Hearing: the ossicles of each ear send radio waves to the inner ear, allowing us to hear.
Blood cell formation: Blood cells (red and white) for in the red bone marrow.
Mineral storage: Minerals such as calcium and phosphate are reserved.
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SKELETON
@MindActionSeries
1
, Functions of the human skeleton
Movement: The human skeleton plays a fundamental role in movement, together with
muscles and joints.
Support: It's a support for the body's soft tissues. The skeleton is connected to the
muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Shape: Our bodies are shaped by the human skeleton.
Protection: vital organs in the body, e.g., heart, lung and brain, are protected by a
person's skeleton.
Hearing: the ossicles of each ear send radio waves to the inner ear, allowing us to hear.
Blood cell formation: Blood cells (red and white) for in the red bone marrow.
Mineral storage: Minerals such as calcium and phosphate are reserved.
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