Skeletons R Us
These bones are found in the toes and fingers
What are PHALANGES?
Bone that protects your brain
What is CRANIUM? SKULL?
These 24 bones help protect your heart and lungs
What are RIBS?
Mineral needed to keep bones strong and healthy (found in milk)
What is CALCIUM?
The number of bones in the body
What is 206?
These bones are found in the wrist
What are CARPALS?
This bone is located in your upper arm...it's funny!
What is the HUMERUS?
This bone is the largest bone in your body
What is the FEMUR?
The number of bones in the leg
What is FOUR?
This is where you can find the tiniest bones in the body
What is the EAR?
This bone is found in the lower arm on the thumb side
What is the RADIUS?
This bone is referred to as your shoulder blade.
What is the SCAPULA?
The smallest bone in your leg - also known as your knee cap!
What is the PATELLA?
The bones that form your hands
What are METACARPALS?
These bones are longer than they are wide
What are LONG BONES?
Name 3 functions of the Skeletal System
Shape/Support (framework)
Storage of minerals & fats
Protection of vital organs
Movement of body
Production of blood cells
This bone is located between your shoulder and neck - commonly called the collar bone
What is the CLAVICLE?
These small bones make up your spine.
What are VERTEBRAE?
The smaller bone in the bottom half of the leg
What is the FIBULA?
Opposite the radius - this bone is found on the pinky side of your arm
What is ULNA?
This soft, jelly-like material is located inside the bone
What is MARROW?
This bone looks like a neck tie and is located in the middle of your chest
What is the STERNUM?
The larger bone in the bottom half of the leg
What is the TIBIA?
This attaches to bone and causes them to move
What are MUSCLES?
These bones are located in your feet
What are the METATARSALS?