Skeletal System 1
How many bones are people born with?
300+
Where is the smallest bone in your body located?
in the ear
This bone is located at the side of the forearm closest to the pinky side
the ulna
The "powerhouse"; break down food to produce energy for the cell.
mitochondria - plant and animal
"Storage"; keeps water and helps keep the plant rigid.
vacuole - plant cell
How many bones does the average adult have?
206
Ribs are what kind of bone?
flat bones
This bone is located on the lower body it sits on the knee joint
the patella
"Greenery"; contains chlorophyll for photosynthesis to create sugar.
chloroplast - plant cells
The "wall"; rigid outer layer that provides structure and support.
cell wall - plant only
What is the function of the skeletal system?
provide structure and support
What kind of bone is the humerus?
long bone
What bone connects the knee and ankle and is located on the inside of the leg
the tibia
The "factories"; build proteins essential for cell growth and repair.
ribosomes - plant and animal cells
The "jelly"; filling that supports organelles and allows materials to move.
cytoplasm
What are the areas where bones meet called?
joints
What bone surrounds the brain?
cranium
What is the bone referred to as the collar bone?
clavicle
The "brain"; contains DNA and controls growth and reproduction.
nucleus - plant and animal cells
What are the basic building blocks of all living things?
cells
What is the longest bone in the human body?
femur
What bone is located in the back part of the foot, the heel
the calcaneus
What is the flat bone on the front of your chest where the ribs are attached?
sternum
The "gatekeeper"; thin, flexible outer layer allowing nutrients in and wastes out.
membrane
Group of similar cells working together to perform a function
tissue