FUN FACTS
What is the purpose of our skeletal system?
(more than 1 correct answer)
Support
Movement
Structure
Protection
Our arms have several different types of bones. Name the UPPER arm bone that is connected to the shoulder.
Humerus
This bone is the strongest bone in the skeletal system
Femur
The human skeletal system has long bones and _________bones?
short bones
To create our skeleton box, we had to cut out four corners on our poster paper. What were the measurements?
6 cm
Our brain is protected by what important bone?
The skull
If someone says to you " i broke my collar bone" what scientific name are they referring to?
Clavicle
The lower part of our legs have TWO bones. What are they?
Fibula and tibia
1st layer - compact bone
2nd layer- spongy bone
...what is the 3rd layer? Hint: produces new blood cells
Bone marrow
Although this bone is found in both female and male skeletons, it is often wider in females than in males due to reproduction purposes. What bone am i referring to?
Pelvis
True or False: We have more bones during adulthood than we do as children?
False
what TWO bones am i referring to?
Ulna and radius
What is the scientific name for our kneecap?
Patella
This important mineral helps to keep bones strong
Calcium
True or False: Bones have the ability to heal after they break
True
How many bones does an adult skeleton have?
206
In order for our arms to move in a circular motion, our body has this important piece connected to the shoulder
Shoulder joint
Phalanges
Exercise
Calcium intake
Bones come in all shapes and sizes. Some and long and some are __________?
Short
Irregular
Our skeleton as adults contain ______bones. Where are the majority of these bones found?
206; Hands and feet
Bones provide protection to specific internal organs. The SET of bones i'm referring to help protect our lungs and heart.
Ribs
If carpals (wrist bone) are to metacarpals.......
Tarsals (ankle bone) are to __________?
Metatarsals
Although it is not a bone, this important component acts like a padding between joints, which helps to reduce friction and rubbing.
Hint: ears and nose
Cartilage
This part of the skeletal system is a very important part of the body. Without it, or even slight damage to it can result in the inability to move our body, detect pain or send nerve signals to the brain.
Spine