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Skeletal System Exploration Worksheet
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Skeletal System Exploration Worksheet
🦴 Part 1: Major Bones and Functions
1. Which bone protects the brain?
Femur
Skull
Ribs
Pelvis
2. The longest bone in the human body is the ________________.
3. Which of the following are functions of the skeletal system? (Tick all that apply)
Protection of organs
Support and structure
Production of blood cells
Storage of minerals like calcium
Digestion of food
4. Match the bone to its location in the body:
Humerus
Tibia
Vertebrae
Ribs
Chest area
Upper arm
Lower leg
Spine
🔬 Part 2: Bone Structure and Analysis
5. Name the three main parts of a long bone and describe what each part does:
6. What is bone marrow and why is it important?
7. A baby is born with approximately 270 bones, but adults have only 206 bones. Explain why this happens:
8. Draw and label a diagram of a long bone showing the diaphysis, epiphysis, and medullary cavity:
🧠 Part 3: Critical Thinking
9. Explain why astronauts in space for long periods experience bone density loss and what this tells us about how bones stay healthy:
10. A person breaks their arm and needs a cast. Describe what happens during the bone healing process:
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