Bones
How many bones do humans have?
206
There are ___ main joints in the human body.
3 (ball and socket, pivot, and hinge)
True or False: We have less muscles than bones in our body.
False
One way to keep your skeletal system healthy is to __________.
Exercise, take vitamins, eat right
True or False: We are born with less bones than when we are adults.
False
Our hip is an example of what kind of joint.
Ball and Socket
Muscles allow our bones to ________.
Move
Taking vitamins, especially vitamin D and calcium, makes my bones __________.
Healthy and strong
Adults have less bones than infants because bones ___________ together.
Fuse or join
Just like a door....what kind of joint is your elbow?
Hinge
How many types of muscles do we have in our body?
3 (skeletal, cardiac, smooth)
This nutrient builds the most muscle.
Protein
Our bones produce ____________ cells that help our body fight infections.
White Blood Cells
This joint type has the most range of movement
Pivot Joint
Smooth muscles can be found in any _______ in your body.
Organ
________________ activities keep my heart healthy and strong.
Cardiovascular Activities(running, biking, swimming)
The smallest bone in the human body can be found in the ________.
Ear
Where can I find a pivot joint on my body?
Head/Spine joint(neck)
Cardiac muscle refers to the muscle in your _______.
Heart
Posture refers to what?
Body position when you are sitting, walking, etc.