which body system is concerned with support, protection, leverage, blood cell production,and mineral storage
The appendicular skeleton, which is attached to the axial skeleton, is formed by the pectoral girdles, the pelvic bone and the bones of the upper and lower limbs. The skeleton has six primary functions. They are support, protection, movement, mineral homeostasis, blood cell production, and storage. The skeletal system is the framework of the body which supports the body and maintains itâs shape. The pelvis, along with ligaments and muscle, provide a floor for the pelvic structures. Without the rib cages, costal cartilages, and intercostal muscles, the lungs would collapse. The skeleton supports the softer tissue and provides a point of attachment for skeletal muscles. Some bones provide leverage for movement.