🦴 Part 1: Functions of the Skeletal System

1. List the five main functions of the skeletal system:

2. Which function of the skeletal system protects your brain?

Support

Protection

Movement

Blood cell production

3. Fill in the blanks:

The skeletal system stores important minerals such as ____________ and ____________. Blood cells are produced in the ____________ ____________.

🔍 Part 2: Types of Bones

4. Match each type of bone with its correct example:

1. Long bones

2. Short bones

3. Flat bones

4. Irregular bones

5. Sesamoid bones

A. Skull

B. Femur

C. Vertebrae

D. Patella (kneecap)

E. Carpals (wrist bones)

5. Which type of bone would you find in your arm? Circle the correct answer:

Short bones

Long bones

Flat bones

Irregular bones

🎨 Part 3: Skeleton Diagram

6. Draw and label a simplified human skeleton. Include at least 10 major bones:

7. Use colour coding for your skeleton diagram:

Red - Bones that protect organs

Blue - Bones involved in movement

Green - Bones that provide structural support

📝 Part 4: Bone Identification

8. Fill in the scientific names for these bones:

Thigh bone: ____________

Shin bone: ____________

Upper arm bone: ____________

Shoulder blade: ____________

Breastbone: ____________

9. Which bones make up your ribcage? Check all that apply:

Ribs

Sternum

Vertebrae

Pelvis

Clavicle

🤔 Part 5: Critical Thinking

10. Explain how the skeletal system works with the muscular system to create movement:

11. Complete this sentence: "Without a skeleton, my body would..."

12. Why do you think babies are born with more bones (about 270) than adults have (206 bones)?

13. Research Extension: Name one disease or condition that affects the skeletal system and briefly describe it:

Skeletal System Study

Skeletal System Study

🦴 Part 1: Functions of the Skeletal System

🔍 Part 2: Types of Bones

🎨 Part 3: Skeleton Diagram

📝 Part 4: Bone Identification

🤔 Part 5: Critical Thinking

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