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Bone Basics Worksheet

Read the scenario and use your knowledge of the skeleton to explore how bones support movement and protect the body. Answer every question. For written answers, explain your thinking using examples where you can.

Scenario: training for a school fun run

Hemi is practising short runs, jumps and changes of direction. She wants to understand how her skeleton helps her move and how to reduce injury risk. Use the scenario in Questions 1–4.

1.During a run, which bone structure helps protect Hemi’s heart and lungs?

Pelvis
Rib cage
Femur
Tibia

2.Which is the longest bone in the human body and is important for transmitting force through the upper leg?

Femur
Tibia
Radius
Spine

3.Where is the spine located in the body? Describe its position in relation to the chest and hips.

4.Explain how bones, joints and muscles work together as a lever when Hemi kicks a ball. Name one bone and one joint involved.

Moving safely

Good technique controls how forces travel through the body. Think about the landing and direction-change movements in Hemi’s training.

5.Hemi lands from a jump with bent knees and hips instead of stiff legs. Explain how this technique can reduce the force on her bones and joints.

6.The skull protects the brain, while the pelvis helps support and protect organs in the lower trunk.

TrueFalse

7.Fill the blanks: Muscles pull on bones across a . The bones act as , helping the body move.

8.During a faster run, Hemi’s heart rate and breathing rate increase. Explain why her body responds this way.

9.Choose two habits that help support healthy bones, and briefly explain how each helps: eating a balanced diet with calcium-rich foods; doing suitable weight-bearing activity; avoiding all movement; practising safe technique.

10.Write one realistic goal for Hemi’s next week of training that includes an activity, how often she will do it, and one safe-technique reminder.