The Skeleton

Front 1

How many bones do you have when you are a baby?

Back 1

300

Front 2

How many bones do you have when you are an adult?

Back 2

206

Front 3

3 Functions and Meanings of the Skeleton

Back 3

1. Support: Supports the body

2. Protection: Protects Vital Organs (Ribs Protect the Heart)

3. Movement: The Bones of the Skeleton have Muscles Attached

Front 4

Name 4 bones on the leg

Back 4

1. Femur - Upper Leg

2. Patella - Knee Cap

3. Tibia - Thicker Lower Bone

4. Fibula - Skinner Lower Bone

Front 5

Name 3 bones on the arm

Back 5

1. Humerus - Upper Arm

2. Radius - Outer Bone on Lower Arm

3. Ulna - Inner Bone on Lower Arm

Front 6

Name the bones on the Upper Body

Back 6

Front 7

Name 2 Movable Joints. And where each are.

Back 7

1. Ball and Socket Joint: Hip & Shoulder

2. Hinge: Elbow & Knee

Front 8

Name 3 (things found between) Joints.

Back 8

1. Cartilage: Found between the bones

• Prevents Friction & Works as Shock Absorber

2. Ligaments:

• Join Bone to Bone

• Tough Elastic Fibres

3. Tendons:

• Tough Non-Elastic Fibres

• Join Muscle to Bone

Front 9

What is Synovial Fluid?

Back 9

It is a Lubricate. Helps prevent Friction.

Front 10

Antagonistic Muscles:

Back 10

Biceps & Triceps