The Human Skeleton Overview

Question 1

What kind of skeleton is the human skeleton?

Answer 1

Endoskeleton

Question 2

How many main functions does the human skeleton have?

Answer 2

6

Question 3

What re the six functions of the human skeleton?

Answer 3

Movement
Protection
Support
Mineral storage
Hearing
Blood cell formation

Question 4

How does the skeleton perform the functions of mineral storage?

Answer 4

Calcium and phosphates are stored in the bone

Question 5

How does the skeleton contribute to hearing?

Answer 5

The three ear ossicles vibrate against a membrane, which transmits sound waves to the internal ear
This makes hearing possible

Question 6

How do bones perform the function of blood cell formation?

Answer 6

White and red blood cells are formed in the red bone marrow

Question 7

How many bones does a human skeleton have?

Answer 7

206

Question 8

What are the two main sections of the human skeleton?

Answer 8

Axial

Appendicular