Bill Nye Bones and Muscles

Front

What do sharks have instead of bones?

Back

Sharks have cartilage.

Front

What type of joints are found in all of your fingers?

Back

The joints in all of your fingers are hinge joints.

Front

What are the strongest bones in the body?

Back

Teeth are the strongest bones in the body.

Front

What are the three main parts of a bone?

Back

Bones are made up of the periosteum, the compact bone, and the cancellous or spongy bone.

Front

What does every person have?

Back

Every person has a skeleton.

Front

What is cartilage?

Back

Cartilage is a flexible tissue that is softer than bone.

Front

What is the periosteum?

Back

The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue that covers the bones.

Front

What is the function of joints?

Back

Joints allow for movement between bones.

Front

What is spongy bone?

Back

Spongy bone is a type of bone that has a porous structure and is found at the ends of long bones.

Front

What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

Back

Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, while spongy bone is lighter and has a porous structure.