Investigation 1 Flashcards
The skull is a hollow case made of many boney plates. What is the primary function of the skull?
Protection
What are the three main functions of a skeleton?
Protection
Support
Makes red blood cells
What part of the cow did the bone come from?
Rib
How can you tell which part of the cow the bone came from?
It is curved??
What is the function of the rib bone?
Protect your heart…
Why are legs so large compared to other bones?
Helps keep up all of the weight in your upper body
Where is the femur?
Upper leg
Where is the pelvis?
Hips
Where are the phalanges?
Fingers/toes
Where are the radius and ulna?
Lower arms
Where are the ribs?
Sides
Where is the skull?
Head
Where are the vertebra?
Back/spine
Number of bones in the human body
206
The rubbery, flexible material that shapes the nose and ears is called
Cartilage
