Joints and Muscles

What are some joints in your body?

• eyes ,mouth, nose

• elbow, shoulder, knee

• tongue feet, hands

• chin. ears,lips

“Cartilage is found between bones. Its function is to______ the

bones so they will not bang against each other.”

• cushion

• move

• protect

• support

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.3

Ligaments connect bones to_____ .

• nose

• toes

• bones

• hips

What is the function of the Achilles tendon?

• They are the names of tendons.

• They have no function.

• The Achilles tendons connect fingers to wrist.

• The Achilles tendon connects your heel bone to the muscles in your lower leg.

What are tendons and what do they do?

• tough bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones

• help us to breathe

• muscles which help us to move

• bones which protect organs in our body.

The Achilles tendon was named after..........

• A fairytale character.

• Greek God Zeus.

• A hero of the Trojan War,

• A famous doctor.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9