Skeletal System
scientific name for fingers and toes
phalanges
Red blood cells are produced in what?
bone marrow
bones that protect your heart and lungs
ribs
Found in between vertebrae and the ends of all bones to make joints move smoothly
Cartilage
What is the only letter in the alphabet NOT found in the name of one of the 50 states?
Q
Number of bones in an adult human body
206
How many bones are you born with
Over 300
longest arm bone, which is at the top of the arm.
humerus
Joints found in your fingertips, knees, and elbows
hinge joints
What is the firefly's name in 'Princess and the Frog' movie?
Ray
This disease causes brittle bones most commonly in women over 50
Osteoporosis
Bones store what two nutrients
calcium and vitamin D
What is the name of the lower jaw bone?
Mandible
Joints that do not move are called what?
Immovable joints
What is Lightning McQueens car number?
95
The skeletal system works with your ________ to help you move
muscles
What is the name for the bone over your knee?
Patella
Which bone protects your brain?
Cranium
The type of joints in your shoulder and hips
What are ball and socket joints?
What is the 10th word in the US national anthem?
light
These hold bones together
What are ligaments?
Disease caused by damaged cartilage
Arthritis
Ankle bones are called _____________.
tarsals
The type of joint that allows your head to turn.
What is a pivot joint?
Which country is located only 2.4 miles from the USA?
Russia