Bones

The functions of the skeletal system include:

• protect important organs

• Make red blood cells

• Store minerals such as calcium

• give us shape and support

• allow us to move

Babies have more bones than adults because:

• Their bones fuse together as they grow.

• They are born with extra bones that disappear.

• Their bones are larger and more numerous.

• They have more cartilage that turns into bone.

The outside of a bone is different from the inside in that it is:

• softer and spongy

• hard and dense

• filled with marrow

• covered in cartilage

The 5 parts of the skeletal system are:

• Cranium, Vertebrae, Ribs, Pelvis, Femur

• Heart, Lungs, Brain, Liver, Kidneys

• Skin, Hair, Nails, Teeth, Tongue

• Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, Throat

Which of the following are ways to keep your bones healthy?

• Regular exercise and a balanced diet

• Drink milk for calcium

• wear protections like a helmet

• Eating junk food and avoiding dairy

Choose one bone and describe the type of bone it is, its structure, and its function.

• Femur is a long bone found in the leg. It allows you to stand up and put weight on your leg.

• Femur is a short bone found in the arm. It allows you to lift objects.

• Femur is a flat bone found in the skull. It protects the brain.

• Femur is an irregular bone found in the spine. It supports the body.

The five types of bones are:

• Long, short, flat, irregular, sesamoid

• Round, square, triangular, oval, hexagonal

• Hard, soft, brittle, flexible, rigid

• Thick, thin, wide, narrow, curved

What happens when a bone is fractured?

• The bone heals immediately.

• The bone becomes stronger.

• The bone is able to repair itself becuase it is living and made of cells

• The bone disappears.

which one is label tibia?

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which one is label pelvis?

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