Skeleton

Skeleton

Functions of the Skeletal System:

• Supports entire body

• Protects organs

• Makes blood cells

• Stores calcium

• Helps with movement: provides a place for muscles to attach

Multiple Choice

Do kids have more bones than adults?

• Yes

• No

The Correct Answer is yes

• Because Children have 300+ bones at brith

• Because as they grow up over time some of the bones fuse together to form one bone.

• This is because babies have more cartilage than bone.

Multiple Choice

This bone is called....

• Femur

• Pelvis

• Skull

• Ribs

The Correct answer is Ribs

• Your lungs are protected by your rib cage.

• It is made up of 12 sets of ribs.

• Ribs are connected to your spine in your back.

•  Go around your lungs to keep them safe.

Multiple Choice

The function of ribs is protecting...

• Lungs only

• Lungs and heart

• Heart only

• Brain

Multiple Choice

What protects the the heart and other internal organs?

• Scapula

• Ribcage

• Pelvis

• Clavicle

Multiple Choice

The scientific name for skull is______________.

• cranium
• brain
• head
• noggin

Multiple Choice

Which life process is the skeleton the most important for?

• Movement

• Respiration

• Excretion

• Nutrition

Multiple Choice

What mineral makes bone strong?

• Oxygen

• Iron

• Calcium

• Magnesium