The Human Body #1
What are the two groups of muscles called?
Voluntary and Involuntary
What is the vocabulary word that we learned that connects bones to a join?
Ligament
What is the strongest bone ion the human body?
The femur!
What is another term for "shoulder blades"?
Scapula
Why do doctors use x-rays?
To help see bones and determine if they are broken
What is another word for you hip bone?
Pelvis
What is the main purpose of muscles?
To help you move!
How many bones in the human body?
Over 200
What is in the center of your bones?
Marrow / Marrow cells
What material is in between joints that act like a "pillow" so bones don't rub together?
Cartilage
How many muscles are in the human body?
650
Name an involuntary muscle
stomach
What are the small bones in your spinal column called?
Vertebrae
What are the two bones in your lower leg called?
Tibia and Fibula
What is so special about healthy bones?
They can heal themselves with the help of things like a cast that keeps bones in one place to heal
Name a muscle that is voluntary
leg and arm muscles
What are two things that muscles help you do?
Sit up, stand up, lift, chew, smile and breathe!
What is another word for your skull bone?
Cranium
Why are marrow cells so important?
They help your body move oxygen and produce fresh, clean blood
What do tendons do?
Connect muscles to bones!
What makes a voluntary muscles move?
You do!
What makes an involuntary muscle move?
Your nervous system - these muscles work on their own!
How many bones are there in your lower leg?
2
Why are dairy products so good for your bones?
They contain calcium that keeps your bones strong!
What is the difference between a ligament and a tendon?
A ligament connects bones to bones
A tendon connects muscles to bones