Skeletal System
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Skeletal System starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe what happens to the number of bones from birth to adulthood and explain why.
Explain why the rib cage is important for survival.
How many bones are there in the adult human skeleton?
Name one example of a hinge joint in the human body.
Name the two main parts of the human skeleton.
What is osteoporosis?
What is the difference between a ligament and a tendon?
What is the function of ligaments?
Which of the following bones is part of the leg?
(1) Radius
(2) Femur
(3) Ulna
(4) Clavicle
Which of the following is a function of bone marrow?
(1) Storing fat
(2) Producing blood cells
(3) Protecting the heart
(4) Connecting muscles to bones
Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?
(1) Digestion
(2) Support
(3) Respiration
(4) Excretion
Which of the following is a type of movable joint?
(1) Fixed joint
(2) Hinge joint
(3) Fused joint
(4) Immovable joint
Fill in the blank: The ________ connects the arm to the body at the shoulder.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the bone at the base of the spine, formed by the fusion of several vertebrae.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the bone that forms the base of the skull and contains a large opening for the spinal cord.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the lower jawbone.
True or False: Bones are living tissues that can grow and repair themselves.
True or False: Cartilage is softer and more flexible than bone.
True or False: Ligaments connect muscles to bones.
True or False: The patella is also called the kneecap.
