Human Skeletal System - Parts & Functions

What is our skeletal system is made of?

(multiple answers)

• bones

• cartilage

• ligaments

• tendons

• joints

Our bones are _______.

• flexible and strong

• flexible and protective

• stiff and strong

• stiff and protective.

Our skeleton is ______

• strong, stiff and protective.

• soft, flexible and protective.

• strong, flexible and connected.

• strong, flexible and protective.

A substance called ______ can be found in many areas of the body where two bones meet.

• ligament

• cartilage

• tendon

• muscle

Cartilage stops two bones from _______.

• connecting

• separating

• bending

• rubbing together

This tissue in the human body connects bones to other bones.

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Cartilages

• Muscles

_______ attaches the muscle to the bone.

• Cartilage

• spine

• Ligaments

• Tendons

Our skeleton is made up of _______

• one kind of bones

• different kinds of muscle.

• different kinds of bones.

• delicate kind of bones.

Which of the following is not the main function of our skeletal system?

• To support our body and give it shape

• To provide a framework for bones to attach to

• To protect our delicate internal organs

• To provide a framework for muscles to attach to

• To store minerals and make blood cells

Our skull protects _________ such as our brain.

• our senses

• important nerves

• vital organs

• delicate organs