Human Skeleton/Bones for Grade 1

Front

What is the main function of the human skeleton?

Back

To support the body and protect internal organs.

Front

How many bones are in an adult human skeleton?

Back

206 bones.

Front

What are the two main parts of the skeleton?

Back

Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton.

Front

What is the largest bone in the human body?

Back

The femur (thigh bone).

Front

What do we call the bones in the spine?

Back

Vertebrae.

Front

What is the name of the bone that protects the brain?

Back

The skull.

Front

What are the bones in the arm called?

Back

Humerus, radius, and ulna.

Front

What is the name of the bone in the chest that connects to the ribs?

Back

The sternum.

Front

What type of bone is the patella?

Back

The kneecap, a sesamoid bone.

Front

What is the function of the rib cage?

Back

To protect the heart and lungs.