The Human Body - Skeletal System

The Human Body Skeletal System

206 bones

Why we have a skeleton

Protection for example the ribs protect the heart, and lungs.

Why we have a skeleton

Movement For example the bicep muscle move the bones in the arm.

Why we have a skeleton

Shape - It stops our muscles and organs from being one big blob!

Why we have a skeleton

Red Blood Cell production - these cells carry our oxygen.

Why we have a skeleton

Storage of vitamins and minerals

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• Shape

• Protection

• Speed

• Red Blood Cell production

• Storage of vitamins & minerals

One skeleton........ Two parts

Appendicular

basically your arms and legs

Axial

Skull and spinal column

The main axial bones

cranium - rib cage - sternum - Vertebral column

The main appendicular bones in the arm

Humerus - Radius-Ulna - carpals, Metacarpals & Phalanges

The main bones in the leg

Femur - Patella (knee cap) - Fibula - Tibia, tarsals, Metatarsals & Phalanges

Finally, not forgetting....

Shoulder - Scapula and clavicle Pelvis

Multiple Choice

The skull is part of the ...?

• Appendicular

• Axial

Multiple Choice

The femur is which part of the skeleton?

• Axial

• Appendicular

Multiple Choice

How many bones are in the average human adult?

• 260

• 306

• 206

• 406

Multiple Choice

What is this bone? The larger of the two in the lower leg.

• fibula

• tibia

• femur

• pelvis

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the thinner bone in the lower leg?

• fibula

• humerus

• femur

• rib

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the largest bone in the body and upper leg?

• tibia

• femur

• fibula

• pelvis

Multiple Choice

What is name of the thinner bone in the lower arm?

• ulna

• radius

• humerus

• clavicle

Multiple Choice

What is name of the larger bone in the lower arm?

• ulna

• humerus

• radius

• vertebrae

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the large bone in the upper arm?

• ulna

• humerus

• radius

• vertebrae

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the bone at the top of your head?

• Jaw

• Cranium

• Scapula

• Mandible

Multiple Choice

What is another name for your shin bone?

• fibula

• tibia

• thigh bone

• femur

Multiple Choice

What is the biggest bone in your body?

• fibula

• humerus

• pelvis

• femur

Multiple Choice

The scapular (shoulder girdle) is part of the...

• Appendicular skeleton

• Axial skeleton

Why exercise?. 

Like muscle, bone is living tissue that responds to exercise by becoming stronger. Young women and men who exercise regularly generally achieve greater peak bone mass (maximum bone density and strength) than those who do not. 

Next activity -Exercise

Choose one of the 2 fitness routines to do at home . Remember to try your best, if you feel ill or dizzy (not just tired) then stop. Before you start, warm up and record which exercise program you have chosen.

Use the exercises level 1, 2 or 3

Poll

Which programme will you use?

• Never Give Up

• Secret Agent

Poll

What level will you do?

• Level 1

• Level 2

• Level 3

Use the exercises level 1, 2 or 3