How Many?
What does the skull protect
Brain
Which bone allows us to talk, eat, and open our mouths?
mandible
Humerus
upper arm bone
tibia
lower leg bone
How many bones are included in the spine
33
Which bone protects the heart
Longest bone in our bodies
Femur
Patella
Knee bone
pelvis
What are Axial Bones
Bones that provide our bodies with support
What do bones do?
Support, protect, and help other parts of the body.
radius and ulna
lower arm bones... radius is always on the thumb side... Ulna always on the pinky side
scapula
shoulder blades
What makes our bones strong...…looking for the mineral
Calcium
What do Appendicular bones do
These bones allow movement
What body system do our bones belong to
Skeletal System
carpals
the bones in our wrist
clavicle
bones that runs horizontal on our upper body
Explain why babies have more bone
because they are born with their bones in multiple pieces.
Name the 3 Axial Bones
Skull, Spine, Rib Cage
Explain why the spine is not the longest bone in our bodies
our spine is made up on lots of little vertebra. So they are not actually connected.
phalanges
our fingers and toes
sternum
holds our ribcage together