The joints that we can find between bones in our skull are ... joints.
immovable / fixed
The joint that we can find in our shoulders is ... .
ball-and-socket joints
The joints that we can find between bones in our backbone/spine are ... joints.
slightly movable
Mention 2 examples of hinge joints!
elbow, knee, knuckles
Mention 3 functions of our bones!
Gives support and shape to our body, protects some organs, allows us to move
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
The joints that we can find in our wrists are .... and .... joints.
hinge and ball-and-socket
What are joints? Mention 3 types of them!
Joints are where bones meet, there are immovable, slightly movable, and freely movable joints.
What are vertebrates? Mention 3 examples of them!
Vertebrates are living things that have bones, ex: human, fish, mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians.
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
What is the difference between hinge and ball-and-socket joints?
Hinge: turn in one direction, Ball-and-socket joints: turn in any direction.
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