Skeletal System

The ____ system is made up of bones.

Select all the functions of the skeletal system.

• Protects organs

• Gives the body it's shape and strength

• Moves blood around the body

• Helps bodies move around

As a baby, you have more bones than as an adult.

• True

• False

The _____ is a hard bone that protects your brain.

• tibia

• femur

• head

• skull

_____ are places where 2 bones connect.

• bends

• joints

• connectors

Your _______ protects your heart and lungs.

• ribcage

• spine

• skull

• joints

What is one way to take care of your bones?

What is something that helps make your bones strong?

• candy

• magnesium

• calcium

• ice cream