Vocab
Vocab
Concepts
Concepts
Concept
100
A hard solid tissue that is part of the skeleton is called
Bone
100
A joint that allows flat bones to slide over each other Example: ankle and wrist
Gliding Joint
100
Tissue that connects two bones
Ligament
100
A dog's skeletal system is like a human's in many ways. True or False
True
100
Give at least one example of a hinge joint.
Knee/elbow
200
A small scale representation of something is called
model
200
A place where bones come together
Joint
200
The longest, largest and strongest bone in the human body; located in the upper leg
Femur
200
How many bones is the human body made of?
206 (about 200)
200
Explain how a ball and socket joint works.
It allows body parts to move in a full circle.
300
The system of bones that support the human body is called
Skeletal System
300
A joint that allows twisting and turning Example: hip and shoulder
Ball and Socket Joint
300
What two systems work together to move the body?
Muscular and Skeletal
300
What part of the body does your skull protect?
Brain
300
Why does an owl make owl pellets?
Because an owl cannot digest the bones and fur.
400
A joint that allows movement in one direction, like the opening of a door Example: elbow and knee
Hinge joint
400
Tough, Stretchy tissue that keeps bones from rubbing together
Cartilage
400
What system's main job is to move your body so you can jump, run and play?
Muscular
400
What parts of the body does your rib cage protect?
heart and lungs
400
What is the purpose of your backbone/spine?
To help you stand straight and tall
500
A strong band of tissue that connects muscle to bone
Tendon
500
Tissue that cause motion in the body when contracted
Muscle
500
What are the three main jobs of the skeletal system?
protection, locomotion (movement) and support
500
Explain how a hinge joint works.
It allows movement back in forth in one direction.
500
Where can you find cartilage?
nose/ears
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