Human Skeletal System and Joints

The video tutorial introduces the skeletal system, explaining its structure, function, and importance. Key vocabulary words like 'joint', 'skull', and 'support' are defined. Dr. Wellbody discusses the role of bones in providing shape, protection, and movement. The video highlights interesting bone facts, such as their strength and healing ability. Joints are explained as crucial for movement, with examples like knees and hips. The spine's role in protecting the spinal cord is also covered. The lesson concludes with a rhyme about the skeleton.

What is a joint in the human body?

• A muscle that supports the skeleton

• A type of bone in the skull

• A point where two bones meet

• A place where two muscles meet

What is the primary function of the skull?

• To support the body's weight

• To protect the brain

• To help in digestion

• To connect muscles

How many bones are in the human skeleton?

• 106

• 206

• 406

• 306

What is the rib cage's main function?

• To aid in digestion

• To protect the heart and lungs

• To support the legs

• To connect the arms

What material inside bones makes them light yet strong?

• Marrow

• Calcium

• Tissue

• Cartilage

How do joints contribute to body movement?

• They make bones flexible

• They connect muscles to bones

• They allow bones to move and bend

• They store energy for movement

What type of joint is found in the knee?

• Fixed

• Ball and socket

• Hinge

• Pivot

Which joint allows the hip to move in multiple directions?

• Fixed joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

What are vertebrae?

• Bones in the spine

• Bones in the arm

• Bones in the skull

• Bones in the leg

What is the purpose of the rhyme about the skeleton?

• To describe the process of digestion

• To summarize the importance of bones

• To explain the function of muscles

• To introduce the next lesson