The bones that protect the heart and lungs belong to the: A. pelvis B. rib cage
B. rib cage
The word “osteo” means _________.
bone
What is the main function of the rib cage?
protects the heart and lungs
TRUE OR FALSE: A disease, known as osteoporosis, occurs when bones lose density.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: White blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: Blood cells are very important parts of our body.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: The major bones of the arm include the humerus, radius and ulna.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: Spongy bone is the hard, outer layer of a bone.
FALSE
TRUE OR FALSE: There are three different types of vertebrae or back bones.
TRUE
refers as the “knee”
patella
largest bone in the leg
femur
involuntary muscle found only in the heart
cardiac muscle
