Bones!
You are born with "about" how many bones?
A baby's body has about 300 bones at birth.
What are the bones that connect the skull and hips?
The vertebral column also known as the "Spine".
True or False? Bones cannot heal.
False. Bones are alive. They heal, grow, repair.
Define or describe "Voluntary Actions/Movement"
When an action/movement is produced with the involvement of thoughts, they are called voluntary action. It involves actions like walking, eating, jumping and running. These actions are produced consciously. Both spinal cord and brain are involved and these coordinate
Where is it? Locate the Achiles Tendon!
The Achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord that connects the muscles in the back of your calf to your heel bone.
Located in the center of the bone. This helps produce red blood cells which carry oxygen.
Located in the center of the bone is Bone Marrow!
Bone marrow is a spongy substance found in the center of the bones. Which produce blood cells. Each type of blood cell made by the bone marrow has an important job. Red blood cells carry oxygen to tissues in the body.
What are the 3 "major" bones that make up your arm?
The 3 "MAJOR" bones in your arm are the humerus, ulna, and radius.
True or false.
Calcium is essential for bone growth.
TRUE!
Your body needs calcium to build and maintain strong bones. Your heart, muscles and nerves also need calcium to function properly. Some studies suggest that calcium, along with vitamin D, may have benefits beyond bone health: perhaps protecting against cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Define or Describe "Involuntary Action/Movement"
Actions which take place without consciousness or willingness of an individual are called the involuntary action. Digestion, heart beating, sneezing, etc are few examples of involuntary actions.
The point at which two bones meet is called?...
The point at which two or more bones meet is called a joint, or articulation. Joints are responsible for movement, such as the movement of limbs, and stability
Are bones alive? If yes, describe why.
Bones are definitely ALIVE.
Bones are made up of living tissue and can grow and repair.
Name the 3 "Major" bones that make up the leg.
The lower leg is comprised of two bones, the tibia and the smaller fibula. The thigh bone, or femur, is the large upper leg bone that connects the lower leg bones (knee joint) to the pelvic bone (hip joint).
True or false.
You are born with about 300 bones. That eventually fuse into 100 bones.
False! They eventually fuse into about 206.
fuse to become 206 to 213 bones in the human adult. The reason for the variability in the number of bones is because some humans may have a varying number of ribs, vertebrae, and digits.
Define or describe the job/function of "Cartilage"
Cartilage is a strong, flexible connective tissue that protects your joints and bones. It acts as a shock absorber throughout your body. Cartilage at the end of your bones reduces friction and prevents them from rubbing together when you use your joints.
Ligaments connect ____ to ____?...
A ligament is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone, and usually serves to hold structures together and keep them stable.
Name 3 Major functions of the Skeletal System.
The skeletal system works as a support structure for your body. It gives the body its shape, allows movement, makes blood cells, provides protection for organs and stores minerals
What are the bones of the hands and feet called?
What are Phalanges.
True or False.
Teeth are also bone.
False!
Why are teeth not bones?
The skull protects your brain. Another name for the skull is?
Tendon connects ____ to _____?...
A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Tendons may also attach muscles to structures
Name that! The bone is made up of these two major parts.
The two major parts.
Bone is made up of compact tissue (the hard, outer layer) and cancellous tissue (the spongy, inner layer that contains red marrow).
Name the longest bone in the human body.
The largest bone in the human body is the femur in the leg, "nearly 20 inches long (50 centimeters) in adults,"
True of False.
The skeletal system is only made up of bones.
False!
The skeletal system is your body's central framework. It consists of bones and connective tissue, including cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. It's also called the musculoskeletal system.
Cancellous tissue, also known as cancellous bone, is characterized by its spongy, porous, honeycomb-like structure and is typically found at the ends of long bones.
What is another name for cancellous bone?
What is spongy bone!
BONUS QUESTION!
Is your Science Fair project completed? If so, what is your project?