CATEGORY 1: BONE BASICS
What system supports your body and protects your organs?
Skeletal system
What is the main job of long bones?
To help with movement.
What bone protects the brain?
What is the upper arm bone called?
Humerus
What is another name for the spine?
Vertebral column
How many bones does an average adult have?
206
What type of bone is the femur?
Long bone
What is the lower jaw bone called?
Mandible
Name one of the two forearm bones
Radius or ulna
What does the spine protect?
Spinal cord
Babies have more bones than adults. True or false?
True!
Ribs and the skull are examples of what type of bone?
Flat bones
What bone is found in the center of your chest?
Sternum
Which forearm bone is on the thumb side?
Radius
What is the longest and strongest bone in the body?
Femur
What system works with bones to help your body move?
Muscular system
What type of bone does not fit into other categories?
Irregular bones
Why are ribs important?
They protect the heart and lungs and help with breathing.
What bones are found in your fingers?
Phalanges
Which lower leg bone carries most of your body weight?
Tibia
Why is the skeletal system important even when you are not moving?
It supports the body and protects important organs like the brain, heart, and lungs.
Why are long bones important for movement?
They act like levers that muscles pull on to help the body move.
What would happen if you did not have ribs?
Important organs like the heart and lungs would not be protected.
Why do hands need many small bones instead of one large bone?
Small bones allow for precise movements like writing, gripping, and typing.
Why does the femur need to be the strongest bone in the body?
It supports body weight and helps with walking, running, and standing.