Axial Bones (Amplify Lesson)

You heard in the read-aloud that when you were born, you had about 300 bones in your body. What happened to the bones?

• They disolved into your body.

• Bones grow and change over time.

• The bones disappeared

Do bones heal and grow?

• No

• Yes

Why the skeletal system is so important?

• It allows us to stand upright.

• It doesn't protect our vital organs.

• It helps our blood flow through our bodies.

Why is it important for bones to be porous (almost hollow)?

• Porous bones break easier.

• Porous bones are heavier.

• Porous bones are lighter.

About how many bones are in the human body?

• 350

• 206

• 199

What is the purpose of cartilage in your spine?

• Cartilage glues your spine together making it strong.

• Cartilage separates each vertebra, filling in the spaces and cushioning them from one another.

• Cartilage is as hard as bone and rubs against your other bones.

Is your skull or cranium composed of one bone?

• No

• Yes

What part of your skeleton does the picture show?

• Skull

• Spine

• Rib Cage

What part of the skeleton does the picture show?

• Rib Cage

• Skull

• Spine

What part of the skelton does the picture show?

• Spine

• Skull

• Rib Cage