2.1 The human skeleton

The .........................................is the internal framework of the human body.

• human nervous system

• human skeleton

• human circulatory system

Some of the human skeleton functions.

• Supports the body.

• Helps us to move.

• Protects delicate organs

• Helps in breathing

Skull surrounds the ......................

• brain

• heart

• lungs

Backbone is actually a stack of smaller bones called ..............................

• vertebrae.

• skull.

• ankle joint

A bigger cage, made of..............., protects your heart and lungs.

• rib bones

• ankle bones.

• hip joint

A spinal cord is a thick bundle of ....................

• nerves

• wires

• ligaments

A spinal cord is connects your ..................... to the rest of your body.

• heart

• brain

• stomach

A .................. is wherever two bones meet.

• tendon

• muscle

• joint

A .................. is wherever a muscle and bones meet.

• joint

• tendon

• vertebrae

Joints make our skeleton flexible, so we can...............

• breath.

• sing.

• move