Human skeletal system and movement

How many organ systems are there in the human body?

• 5

• 6

• 11

• 13

Select those statement(s) that focus on the importance of the skeletal system.

• It allows the flow of gases and nutrient in our body

• It protects some vital organs like the heart and the brain

• It breaks down foods and allows the absorption of nutrients in our body

• It supports our whole body and maintain some organs in place

• It allows us to move around

Our ribcage protects our ________________ from any dangerous impact.

Our backbone is made up of a stack of smaller bones called _________ which protect an important nerve called the _________ which runs from the brain to different part of the body

• spinal cord........ vertebrae

• vertebrae ......... spinal cord

• femur ...... tibia

• tibia....... femur

Select the types of joints in our body

• ring

• ball-and-socket

• lock-and-lock

• hinge

• saddle

What could most likely happen if your backbone goes through a severe impact after a jump?

• Become paralysed

• Lose the control of parts of the body

• Don't feel anything in the bottom part of your body

• Need metal reinforcement to support your body

Which type of joint is directly related to flexion and contraction?

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

Give an example of hinge joint in the human body

Which type of joint is related to rotational motion

• Hinge joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

Which joints in the list below are considered ball-and-socket joint?

• Ankle joint

• Finger joint

• Hip joint

• Shoulder joint

• Elbow joint