Skeletal System

What are functions of the skeletal system? Check all that apply.

• Movement

• Protection

• Sleep

• Support

Your _____ helps you stand tall.

• skull

• femur

• spine

• rib cage

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Which vital organ does your skull protect?

• Brain

• Stomach

• Heart

• Lungs

Your _______ protects your heart and lungs.

• skull

• shoulder

• knee

• rib cage

Why is it important to eat foods with a lot of calcium?

• Calcium strengthens your bones.

• Calcium helps you sleep.

• Calcium makes you smarter.

• Calcium supports heart health.

Which foods can strengthen your bones? Check all that apply.

• Spinach

• Kale

• Broccoli

• Ice Cream

• Milk

Babies have ____ bones than adults do.

• more

• fewer

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True or false: When a bone breaks, it will stay broken forever.

• True

• False

Which bone is the largest bone in the human body?

• rib

• ankle

• wrist

• femur

________ allow your bones to bend.

• Ligaments

• Tendons

• Joints

• Veins