Bones, Bones, Glorious Bones
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What is it called where two bones meet?
Joint
Collar bone is one of the most commonly ________ bones.
broken
What type of muscles are attached to bones?
Skeletal
Give one functions of muscles.
Help you move, stand, digest food or pump blood.
Babies have more or less bones?
More
What are the two types of joints?
Hinge, ball and socket
Helmets help protect the ________ from being injured.
Skull/brain
The muscles in the digestive system are known as the ______ muscles.
Smooth
Where is your bicep?
Arm
What is the longest and strongest bone in the body?
Femur
Fingers are an example of a _______ joint.
Hinge
_________ is the best nutrient for building strong bones.
Calcium
The heart is known as the _______ muscle.
Cardiac
Antogonistic
Where is the tibia located?
Leg
The shoulder is an example of a ________ joint.
Ball and socket
How long does it usually take a broken bone to heal?
6-8 weeks.
Which type of muscle needs rest?
Skeletal
True or False: Working out increases the number of muscles in the body. (Think about it!)
False
What are the three components of a bone?
Compact bone, spongy bone and bone marrow
What is the purpose of cartilage?
Keep bones from wearing down.
What are the bones inside your spine called?
Vertebrae
True or false: The heart is an involuntary muscle.
True
There are about _______ muscles in the human body.
600