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WorksheetsThe skeleton and Joints
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Select all the functions of the skeleton:
support your body
protect the organs inside the body
help the body to move
be strong
Which of the following bones are in your arm?
humerus
ulna
tibia
fibula
Which of the following bones are in your chest?
ribs
carpals
sternum
femur
A joint is...
a place where two bones meet
a bone in the skeleton
an organ in a system
What are the main types of joints?
moveable
skull
fixed
jawbone
If a joint can move in only one direction it is called:
hinge
cringe
fringe
If a joint can move in many directions it is called:
hinge
multi movement
ball and socket
Select all the components of a moveable joint:
cartilage
synovial fluid
synovial membrane
joint ball
Which of the following helps to lubricate a moveable joint?
cartilage
synovial membrane
synovial fluid
joint capsule
Why are bones covered with cartilage?
to make the joint move
to lubricate the joint
to fill the space between the bones
to reduce friction
