The skeleton and joints

The skeleton is made of ...

• bones, joints and muscles
• all the bones and cartilage in our body

Bones are made of ...

• hard bone tissue
• a more flexible tissue

Cartilage is made of ...

• hard bone tissue
• a more flexible tissue

Our ears and nose are made of ...

• bones
• cartilage

What are the main functions of the skeleton? Tick all the correct answers.

• to give shape to our bodies
• to support our bodies
• to protect the internal organs
• to allow movement
• to feed our bodies

Our bones are connected at ...

• bones
• joints

Fixed joints ...

• allow a lot of movement.
• allow no movement.
• allow limited movement.

Semi-fixed joints ...

• allow a lot of movement.
• allow no movement.
• allow limited movement.

Flexible joints ...

• allow a lot of movement.
• allow no movement.
• allow limited movement.