Riddles
I am the building block for all living things, and there are over 200 types of me in the human body.
What am I?
Cells!
Describe how the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems of the body are interconnected.
Answers will vary
The Skeletal System
Protects your organs and is the structure of your body.
This is a muscle located on your elbow. Sometimes, people confuse it for a bone! If you wack this, you definitely won't be laughing.
Funny bone!
I am a part of the body’s systems and have clearly defined functions. Examples of me include the stomach, the liver, and the intestines.
What am I?
An organ!
What is the job of the skeletal system?
To protect our organs!
The Nervous System
Sends messages from your brain through you spinal cord in order to make your muscles/bones move.
This muscle pumps blood through your entire body.
Heart
I am a strong, elastic tissue. I can be found in places like the tip of your nose and the top of your ear.
What am I?
Cartilage!
What are axial bones and what do they do?
Your axial skeleton provides support and cushioning for your brain, spinal cord and organs in your body. Muscles in your body that move your head, neck and trunk attach to your axial skeleton.
The Excretory System
Gets rid of liquids in the body.
This is a muscle located at the bottom of your heel named after a greek folktale.
Achilles Heel.
I am the system that helps to give your body structure, and I work to protect your organs.
What am I?
The Skeletal System!
Compare and contrast voluntary and involuntary muscles.
Voluntary muscles are controlled by the brain, involuntary muscles are reflexes not controlled by the brain!
The Digestive System
Digests food and creates energy for your body to move.
This muscle helps you inhale and exhale air. Without these, you'd be sure to be out of breath!
Lungs.
I am the area where two bones come together.
What am I?
A joint!
Where are nerves found and what do they do?
Nerves are found all over the body, and send messages from the brain through the spinal cord. They allow you to move.
Pumps or circulates blood throughout your body.
These bones are attached to your foot. Without these 10 bones, it would be really hard to balance and walk!
Toes!