Synonyms
What is a synonym?
A word meaning a similar definition to another word.
A word meaning the opposite of something.
What is a fossil?
Remains of a prehistoric organism- typically in a rock or mold
The thighbone or femur.
The atlas bone is named after...
The ancient greek mythology character, Atlas who was cursed to hold up the Earth.
What is a synonym for the word 'ability'?
Capable
Capacity
Potential
Skill
Talent
What is an antonym for flexible?
Inflexible, rigid, not moving
What is a 'chamber'?
An enclosed space or cavity.
What is a joint?
A space where two parts of the skeleton fit together.
Your finger bones are called:
Phalanges
What is a synonym for Sturdy?
Strong
Durable
Does not break easily
What is an antonym for detach?
Attach
Combine
Come together
What is a framework?
An essential supporting structure
What is spongy bone?
A soft tissue of bone within your bones, has holes in it.
True or False:
Muscles on your body work in pairs, one extends and one contracts to create movement.
True
What is a synonym for expand?
Get larger
Grow
Extend
Filled
When something 'contracts', it is doing what?
Getting smaller, more dense.
Your rib cage provides an armor to protect your
The type of tissue found in your ears, nose, ribs is called...
Cartilage
What is a synonym for a 'segment'?
Part
Section
Small Part of a whole
An antonym for the word expand?
Get Smaller
Shrink
Your shoulder bone uses what type of joint to attach to your body?
A ball-and-socket joint.
How many bones make up your skull or cranium?
22
What is the longest muscle in the body?
The sartorius muscle.