Bones and Skeleton

Front

What shape are your bones?

Back

Many shapes.

Front

What part of the body is the spine?

Back

The spine is the part that supports your body and protects your spinal cord.

Front

What is the skull?

Back

The skull is the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain.

Front

What do your bones protect?

Back

Organs.

Front

What are skeletons made of?

Back

Bones.

Front

What is the function of bones?

Back

Bones support the body, protect organs, and help with movement.

Front

How many bones are in the adult human body?

Back

There are 206 bones in the adult human body.

Front

What is the largest bone in the human body?

Back

The femur (thigh bone) is the largest bone.

Front

What is the role of the rib cage?

Back

The rib cage protects the heart and lungs.

Front

What connects bones to muscles?

Back

Tendons connect bones to muscles.