Anatomy Body Mechanics

The skeleton provides __ and support to the body.

shape

One major function of the skeleton is the __ of body parts.

protection

Bones provide __ by allowing different types of movements at joints.

movement

The bones are a source of __ cell formation.

blood

Bones also serve as __ storage.

mineral

__ bones are long with a shaft and two wider ends.

Long

__ bones are roughly cuboid shaped, found in the wrist and ankle.

Short

__ bones are thin and curved, such as the scapula and ribs.

Flat

__ bones do not have a regular shape, like vertebrae and hip bones.

Irregular

The __ is a dense membrane containing nerves and blood vessels.

periosteum

__ bone is smooth, hard, and visible on the skeleton.

Compact

__ bone looks sponge-like, is not as hard but very strong.

Cancellous

__ is the thick jelly located innermost in a bone that makes blood cells.

Bone marrow

The functions of muscles include movement, heat production, __ support, and protection.

posture