Samantha Watson Matt Hopton Unit 5 – Anatomy and Physiology 5 Main Functions of the Skelton – Movement – muscles are attached to bones, when the mucles contract the bones move. The movement of the skeleton is very important as you need to be able to move your fingers, toes, legs, arms, neck and others to do normal daily routines. Support the Body – the skelenton is the frame work of the body, the vertebral column holds the body upright. Protection – the rib cage is used to protect all the main organs such as the heart, liver, kidneys and the stomach and the cranium is used to protect the brain and reduse the risk of injury. Storage of Minerals – bone tissue stores many different minerals including calcium and phosphorus, when these are required the bone releases these minerals into the blood. Blood Production – white blood cells and red blood cells are produced in the bone marrow of some bones. Bibliograpraphy http://www.ivy-rose.co.uk/HumanBody/Skeletal/Skeletal_System.php http://www.innerbody.com/image_digeov/dige28-new.html Health and Social Care Book 1 Beryl Stretch, Mary Whitehouse