Vocabulary 1
Which word means to "join together"
A) jointed
B) fuse
C) glue
D) stick
B) fuse
The cells in our blood that fight off germs
A) white blood cells
B) red blood cells
C) bone marrow cells
D) skin cells
A) white blood cells
What is the function of the human skeleton?
A) movement and protection
B) deliver blood and oxygen
C) digest food and convert to nutrients
D) sends signals to communicate with the rest of the body
A) movement and protection
The scientific name for your knee is
A) cranium
B) patella
C) scapula
D) clavicle
B) patella
True or False
The shape of the joint determines how that body part will move.
True
Hip bones are called
A) Cranium
B) Phalanges
C) Pelvis
D) Patella
C) Pelvis
A set of 12 pairs of bones that protect your chest is called
A) spine
B) ribs
C) sternum
C) clavicle
B) ribs
Kids have more bones than adults.
True or False
True
______________ is a slippery smooth tissue that covers the ends of our bones where they meet with other bones
A) muscles
B) cartilage
C) marrow
D) fat
B) cartilage
This kind of joint allows movement in only one direction. Examples of this kind of joint in our bodies can be found in our knees, elbows, fingers and toes. This kind of joint is called
A) ball and socket joint
B) gliding joint
C) hinge joint
D) hip joint
C) hinge joint
The jelly like substance found in between bones is called....
A) white blood cells
B) red blood cells
C) cartilage
D) marrow
D) marrow
Cells that carry oxygen in our blood are called..
A) muscle cells
B) oxygen cells
C) red blood cells
D) white blood cells
C) red blood cells
Where can you find the largest and smallest bones in your body?
A) ribs & spinal bones
B) hands and feet bones
C) thigh and ear bones
D) arm and knee bones
C) thigh and ear bones
The arm bone above the elbow is called the..
A) humerus
B) radius
C) ulna
D) phalanges
A) humerus
This joint allows our bodies to swivel in nearly any direction. They get their names from the shapes of the bones that meet there. It is called..
A) ball and socket joint
B) gliding joint
C) hinge joint
D) smooth joint
A) ball and socket joint
Bones found in our fingers and toes.
phalanges
The scientific name for your thigh bone is called the....
femur
What is bone marrow, and why is it important?
Bone marrow is a jelly like substance found in between our bones. It is important because red and white blood cells are produced in our marrow. Red blood cells carry oxygen and white blood cells fight off germs.
The scientific name for the collar bone is called the....
clavicle
These joints have 2 flat surfaces that glide smoothly and easily over one another. The joints only allow for small movements. They cab be found in the neck, spine in between vertebrae, wrists, and ankles.
Gliding joints
The system of bones in the human body which provide support, protection, and movement.
Skeletal System
Scientific name for the skull bones is...
Cranium
The scientific name for the lower jaw is...
The bones found in your fingers and toes are called .....
phalanges
The largest joint in the human body is called the....
knee joint.