Skeletal System

Which one does not describe what the skeletal system does?

• helps us stand tall

• gives form and structure to our body

• makes us strong

• protects our organs

Check all that are part of the Skeletal System.

• vertebrae

• hair

• sternum

• ribs

There are _______________maybe ___________ skull bones.

(a)  

Check the bones of the ear.

• pelvis

• hammer

• anvil

• stirrup

How many bones make up what we typically think of as the skull

• 4

• 8

• 10

• 6

The mandible allows us to (a)   .

What is the name of the bone that supports the tongue?

• cheek bone

• tyoid

• hyoid

• nasal cavity

The Spine is made up of ______(#)______ bones.

(a)  

What are the bones of the spine called?

• carpals

• phalanges

• tarsals

• vertebrae

What protects the vertebrae?

• cartilage

• marrow

• tendons

• shield