Mention 3 functions of our bones!
Gives support and shape to our body, protects some organs, allows us to move
What are vertebrates? Mention 3 examples of them!
Vertebrates are living things that have bones, ex: human, fish, mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians.
What are joints? Mention 3 types of them!
Joints are where bones meet, there are immovable, slightly movable, and freely movable joints.
The joints that we can find between bones in our skull are ... joints.
immovable / fixed
The joints that we can find between bones in our backbone/spine are ... joints.
slightly movable
What is the difference between hinge and ball-and-socket joints?
Hinge: turn in one direction, Ball-and-socket joints: turn in any direction.
The joint that we can find in our shoulders is ... .
ball-and-socket joints
The joints that we can find in our wrists are .... and .... joints.
hinge and ball-and-socket
I am part of the upper body bone. I consist of 12 pairs of curved bones that protect some organs such as the heart and liver. What bone am I?
Ribcage / ribs
I am part of the lower body bone. I am the biggest and the longest bone in the skeletal system. What bone am I?
Femur / thigh
I am part of the upper body bone. I consist of 33 bones and my job is to protect the spinal cord. What bone am I?
Backbone/ spine
I am part of your lower body bone. I connect the trunk and legs. What bone am I?
Pelvis
Mention 2 examples of hinge joints!
elbow, knee, knuckles
