Facts
How many bones do we have?
206
How many functions do bones have in total?
5
Which bone is round and flat?
Skull
How many parts of a bone are there?
3
How much does the skeleton's mass account for?
15%
What bone protects your brain?
Skull
What type of bone is cube shaped?
Short bone
Do all bones have bone marrow?
No
Name the longest bone in the body.
Femur
What does bone marrow do?
It produces blood cells
What type of bone are your finger bones?
Long bones
What is the outside layer of a bone called?
Compact bone
How many bones do both of our arms and hands have in total?
60
What are the things between two bones that allow us to twist and turn?
Joints
What type of bone is the kneecap?
Sesamoid
What does the spongy part of a bone do?
It allows for flexibility and shock absorption
How do bones become harder?
By taking in calcium from digested food.
List two minerals that bones store.
Calcium , phosphorus
Name one example of an irregular bone we no longer have.
Tail bone
Which bones have all three parts? Give an example.
Pelvis, vertebrae etc.