Bones Flashcards
Facts about Human Skeletal system for kids
At birth, how many bones is the human skeleton made up of?
300 Bones
By adulthood, some bones fuse together to end up with, how many bones?
206 Bones
Human bones grow continually from birth till our ___________?
Mid 20s
Our skeleton’s bone mass is at its maximum density around the age of ______?
30 years
If broken, do our _bones re-grow and rep_air themselves?
Yes
Human skeleton is broadly divided into which two parts?
- Axial Skeleton
- Appendicular Skeleton
How many bones are there in Axial Skeleton?
80 Bones
How many bones are there in Appendicular Skeleton?
126 Bones
What does the Axial Skeleton include?
- The Vertebral Column
- The Rib Cage
- The Skull
What does the Appendicular Skeleton include?
- Pectoral (Shoulder) girdles
- Pelvic girdle
- Bones of the upper limbs(Arms)
- Bones of the lower limbs (Legs)
What are the 2 main function of the Axial Skeleton?
- Help us maintain our upright posture
- Protect the vital organs like heart, lungs and brain)
What are the main functions of the Appendicular Skeleton?
- Movement of the body
- Protect some organs
How many major functions does Human Skeleton perform?
6 Functions
What are the six major functions performed by Human Skeleton?
- Production of blood cells
- Support body
- Movement of body
- Protection of organs
- Storage of ions
- Endocrine regulation
Which is the longest bone in the human body?
Thigh bone called the Femur