The Human Skeleton

The human skeleton

Grade 6 2021.09.23

​What is the function of skeleton?

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​Functions of skeleton

​Your skeleton

supports your body and helps it to move. It also protects some of the soft organs inside you.

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Answer the questions 1-5 on page 5​

Question 1

List three functions of the skeleton.​

Question 2

Look at the diagram of the skeleton. How are the bones in the arms and legs similar?

Question 3

How many ribs does a person have? (Remember that there are the same number on both sides of the body.)

Answer 1. support, protection and movement​

Answer 3. 24 (12 on each side)​

Answer 2. In both the arms and the legs, there is a single bone at the top (in the thigh and upper arm) and two bones below (in the forearm and the lower leg). The wrist bones and the ankle bones are similar. The hand bones and foot bones are similar. There are small bones (phalanges) in the fingers and the toes.

Question 4

As well as supporting the body, some bones protect other organs. Name the bones that protect: brain, heart and lungs.

Question 5

Look at the X-ray of a mink. Do you think a mink has the same bones as a human? What evidence do you have for your answer?

Answer 4

The cranium protects the brain. The ribs and sternum protect the lungs and heart.

Answer 5

In general, the X-ray photograph does show that the bones in the mink are equivalent to those in the human skeleton,

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• Bones are not the same shape or size as in a human.

• Not all of the bones can be clearly seen in the X-ray

Multiple Choice

What is the name for the group of bones in color? Secretaries, Construction workers get injury in this area when used too much.

• Phalanges

• Carpals

• Lincoln Tunnel

• Patella

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the bone in red? It is the longest bone in the body. It is also the hardest bone to break.

• Humerus

• Feline

• Tail bone

• Femur

Multiple Choice

Please name the bone in red. It is the most commonly broken bone in the body. It is also the only long bone that runs horizontally in the body.

• Clavicle

• Phalange

• Maximal

• Mandible

Multiple Choice

What is this upper arm bone colored red? It isn't really that funny.

• Funny

• Femur

• Humerus

• Bicep

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the bones in red? These are one half of the bones that make up the hip joint.

• Elvis

• Shoulder

• Knee Cap

• Pelvis

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this bone? It sits on top of your neck. It also protect your brain.

• Dome Piece

• Head

• Skull

• Patella

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the bone in red? this bone sits over the heart and helps protect the heart.

• Breastbone

• Chest Plate

• Sternum

• Skull

Multiple Choice

What is the name of the group of bones colored yellow. They make up the main support column of your skeleton.

• Tailbone

• Spine

• Femur

• Backbone

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this lower arm bone in red? It is located on the pinkie side on the arm. It is also the bone the creates the elbow.

• Forearm Bone

• Unicorn

• Radius

• Ulna

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this name of the bone in red? It is located on the thumb side of arm. It rotates when you twist your wrist.

• Ulna

• Radius

• Forearm Bone

• Circle

Multiple Choice

What is the lower leg bone in red? It is the smaller of the two leg bones. It is located behind the calf muscle and creates the outside of the ankle joint.

• Tibia

• Femur

• Ankle Bone

• Fibula

Multiple Choice

This bone is colored red? It is the larger of the two lower leg bones. It is also your shin. It helps create the knee joint.

• Shin Bone

• Tibia

• Tibet

• Fibula

Multiple Choice

Name this bone in red. It is located on the back. We some times call them our chicken wings. They also are one of three bones that make up the shoulder joint.

• Spatula

• Hips

• Skull

• Scapula

Multiple Choice

How many bones are found in our human skeletal system?

• 260

• 206

• 200

Multiple Select

What are the functions of skeleton?

• movement

• protection

• support

• guidance

Multiple Choice

What is the function of ribcage?

• To help us to move.

• To give support for our organs such as lungs and heart.

• To help us to bend easily.

Multiple Choice

The red highlighted area is called what? It helps protect all of your major organs.

• Bird Cage

• Sternum

• Ribs

• Femur

​Homework

​Activity 1.3 Do long bones break more easily than short bones?

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