What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

To provide a framework that supports the body, protects vital organs, and enables movement.

The human body has ___ bones by the time a person grows up.

206

I am strong and help you stand tall, I protect your organs, and I am not a wall. What am I?

Bones 

Fill in the blank: The skeletal system works together with the ___ system to help the body move.

muscular 

What is the primary function of the skeleton in the human body?

The skeleton provides shape and strength, protects internal organs, and aids in movement.

True or False: An adult human has more bones than an infant.

False, At birth, humans have around 270 bones, but as they grow, some of these bones fuse together. For example, bones in the skull and spine fuse as a person matures, leading to a typical adult having 206 bones.

Bones require ___, ___, and vitamins like ___ for proper development.

calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D

I protect your heart and lungs, but I am not alive. What am I?

The skeleton

I am the longest bone in the body, found in the upper part of the hind limb. What am I?

Femur

The skeletal system provides ___, strength, and support to the body.

shape

What is the main function of joints in the skeletal system?

Joints allow movement and provide mechanical support to the body.

I am strong and connect bones together, but I am not a bone myself. What am I?

ligament

Fill in the blank: The hip bone protects organs such as the ___ and the ___.

kidneys and bladder 

Fill in the blank: The ___ joint allows the head to move side to side and up and down.

pivot

Which joint is known for allowing the greatest range of motion and is found in the hip and shoulder?

Ball and socket joint