Skeleton Flashcards
What is the structure of the skeleton?
The skeleton consists of all the bones in the body joined together to form a framework.
What is the average number of bones in an adult human skeleton?
206 bones.
What is a bone?
A bone is a living tissue with a blood supply that is growing and changing all the time.
What are the functions of the skeletal system?
Bones provide structure, allow movement, and have other important roles.
True or False: Bones are dry and non-living like museum bones.
False
Fill in the blank: Bones stop you from being a _______.
blob of jelly
What materials make bones strong yet slightly flexible?
Calcium and other minerals.
What is important to keep your bones healthy?
Exercise and a balanced diet.
List three major bones of the human body.
- Skull
- Humerus
- Pelvis
What role do doctors use X-rays for?
To check if a bone is broken.
What is the term for the bone in the knee?
Kneecap.
What is the scientific name for the collar bone?
Clavicle.
Fill in the blank: The backbone is also known as the _______.
vertebral column
What is the role of the skeleton in the body?
To provide structure and support.
What happens to bones when they are damaged?
They can repair themselves.
True or False: Bones do not change over time.
False
What are the four main functions of the skeleton?
- Support the body
- Protect vital organs
- Help the body move
- Make blood cells
How does the skeleton support the body?
The skeleton provides support for the body and holds internal organs in place.
What role does the vertebral column play in the skeleton?
The vertebral column holds the body upright.
How do bones protect vital organs?
Bones are hard and strong, preventing damage to vital organs.
Which bone protects the brain?
The skull.
Which bones protect the heart and lungs?
The ribcage.
What does the backbone protect?
The spinal cord.
