S2 The skeletal system

Which bone provides protection?

• Femur

• Radius

• Skull

• Tarsals

Identify all of the functions of the skeleton.

• Protection

• Support

• Movement

• Blood cell production

• Shape

Which of these bones is closest to the skull.

• Pelvis

• Ribs

• Mandible

• Patella

Which of these bones is closest to your feet?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Vertebrae

• Scapula

Name the material that covers the ends of the bones in a joint.

• Tendon

• Ligament

• Skin

• Cartilage

Identify which are examples of a hinge joint.

• Elbow

• Shoulder

• Knee

• Hip

These connect bone to bone.

These connect muscle to bone.

Bones are made of

• proteins: Collagen

• minerals: Calcium

• Proteins: Collagen and Minerals: Calcium

• Proteins: Calcium and Minerals: Collagen

Tendons

• are stretchy

• are elastic

• are not stretchy

• connect muscle to bone

• connect bone to bone