Skeleton

The skull protect our ...........

• brain
• stomach
• lungs
• heart

The backbone provides ........................ to the body.

• energy

• support

• nutrition,

• growth

The ribs protect the

internal organs such as

the ............... and ...................

• liver and kidneys
• stomach and intestines
• brain and spleen
• heart and lungs

The bones of the hands and

legs provide ................ and ...................

• nutrition and oxygen
• flexibility and movement
• support and movements

• protection and warmth

What is joint in our body?

• A type of bird found in tropical regions
• A type of mathematical operation
• Connections between bones that allow movement
• A type of glue used in woodworking

Joints allow ........................ and ....................... of the body

• stability and support
• balance and coordination
• strength and endurance
• movement and flexibility

The joint at the neck makes ......................... and ......................... of the head possible.

• rotation and flexion/extension
• protraction and retraction
• abduction and adduction
• circumduction and inversion/eversion

The joints at the shoulders allow the arms to move ....................................................., to the

sides or to make rotations.

• left and right
• forward and backward
• clockwise and counterclockwise
• back and forth

The joints at the .................. and ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, allow the legs to bend and straighten.

• ankles and wrists
• elbows and shoulders
• knees and hips
• toes and fingers

The joints at the shoulders, hands, and backbone make movements of

the upper .................. possible.

• body
• feet
• head
• limbs